Saudi Arabia prepares military operations as Houthis resume strikes on territory, shipping
The speculation follows the collapse of the relative calm that had prevailed along the Saudi-Yemeni border
Assessment
The collapse of calm along the Saudi-Yemeni border signals a major escalation in a conflict that had been relatively contained. Saudi Arabia's preparation for military operations suggests a shift from deterrence to active engagement, raising the stakes for regional stability and global shipping routes. The resumption of Houthi strikes tests Riyadh's willingness to re-enter a costly theater it had sought to exit.