Saudis prepare massive response to Houthis - assessment
Saudi authorities are preparing for a large-scale military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen. According to reports, one of the key tasks of the operation will be to establish control over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb…
Assessment
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen, with the stated goal of securing the Bab el-Mandeb strait and reopening a key shipping route between Europe and Asia. The operation could begin within weeks, relying on Saudi-backed Yemeni ground forces supported by Saudi air power. The report does not clarify whether the US, Turkey, or Pakistan will directly participate in combat, leaving open a key question about the coalition's scope. What matters next is whether this escalates into a broader regional confrontation or remains a limited Saudi-led push.