US reluctant to intervene in Saudi-Houthi conflict as other countries send support - analysis
Report in UAE media says Houthis send spiritual advisors to front to encourage troops to believe in 'miracles' as they face Yemen government offensive.
US Ambassador Tom Barrack, who serves as the US envoy to Turkey, Iraq, and Syria, shared his thoughts on the US stance during the Global Security Forum in Doha on October 20. He mentioned that Saudi Arabia is currently in a "difficult position" and emphasized the challenges Riyadh and other nations will face if they pursue a purely military response to the conflict.
Recent reports indicate that the UK is considering sending Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters to assist Saudi Arabia in protecting its interests. The US has been cautious about intervening in the Yemen conflict, while other countries, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel, are exploring potential responses to the ongoing tensions.
Saudi Arabia continues to report on the fighting in Yemen, with Arab News noting that Yemeni government forces have captured new positions in Taiz and conducted 1,164 strikes against the Houthis, neutralizing an estimated 558 militia fighters in the past 24 hours. The Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson also reported that the operations have destroyed or damaged 135 Houthi military vehicles and equipment.
Meanwhile, the Houthis are turning to religious advisors for support, as reported by Al-Ain news in the UAE. These spiritual leaders are encouraging fighters with the promise of "miracles" and victories. A source revealed that at least ten religious advisors were sent to Mocha on the Red Sea coast to boost morale and pressure the government's "Dawn of Yemen" operation.
The Saudi approach remains cautious, hoping attrition in Yemen can reduce Houthi gains made in September. The Houthis have been preparing for offensives since July, relying on contacts with Iran and tightening the siege around Taiz. The future of the conflict remains uncertain, with Saudi Arabia seeking support from Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and the UAE among others.
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