Saudis plan major offensive against the Houthis, but U.S. won't join for now
Summary
Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government forces plan a large attack against the Houthis to push them away from the Red Sea coast, which controls an important sea passage called the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The U.S. has declined to join with airstrikes for now but continues to support Saudi forces with intelligence and targeting help.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s government want to push back the Houthis from the Red Sea coast near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
- The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a key shipping route used for global trade and Saudi oil exports.
- Houthis, supported by Iran, have taken control of important parts of that coast and increased missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- The Saudis plan to use ground forces supported by Saudi air strikes in the operation.
- The U.S. has refused to conduct airstrikes so far but could change its decision if needed.
- President Trump recently decided not to order U.S. strikes after a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- The U.S. military is providing intelligence and targets to Saudi Arabia, giving them over 200 targets in the last two weeks.
- U.S. Central Command prefers focusing on Iran and sees Yemen strikes as a distraction.
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