Why the Houthis and Saudi Arabia may come to blows - analysis
The last several years have seen a de-escalation between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia. However, the Houthis appear intent on returning to the conflict
Assessment
The Houthi-Saudi de escalation appears to be unraveling as the Houthis signal a renewed willingness to strike Saudi territory. This shift threatens to reopen a major regional front that had been largely frozen, drawing Saudi forces back into direct engagement. The key question is whether Saudi restraint holds or whether retaliatory strikes spiral into a broader confrontation.