Yemen’s government is on the attack against the Houthis. What has changed?
Summary
Yemen's government has launched a new military operation called Operation Dawn of Yemen to regain control over areas held by the Houthis, who have ruled parts of the country since 2014. The campaign is backed by a Saudi-led coalition providing air support and aided by US intelligence and advisers.Key Facts
- The operation aims to reverse recent Houthi gains, especially at the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route.
- Houthis, supported by Iran, seized Yemen’s capital Sanaa in 2014 and have controlled large parts of the country since then.
- Saudi Arabia is providing heavy air strikes, with 100 fighter jets reported in this offensive, the first official air operation since a 2022 truce.
- US advisers and intelligence are helping coordinate the strikes and ground attacks; about 200 US advisers are in Saudi Arabia.
- The offensive has included action in several areas: the southern Red Sea coast, Taiz, Marib, and al-Jawf.
- The Yemeni government forces have struggled with disunity and infiltration of their communications by the Houthis in the past.
- The Giants Brigades, a government-aligned military group, are playing a key role in the current offensive.
- Analysts highlight the new campaign as better coordinated, with combined leadership managing air and ground efforts.
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