Saudi Arabia Planning Offensive Against Yemen’s Houthis Within Weeks

Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against the Houthis in Yemen, with military options ranging from a coastal operation to attacks on multiple fronts, according to regional and Western officials.

The preparations reportedly envisage air support and the involvement of 100,000 Yemeni troops, with an operation potentially taking place within weeks.

One option under consideration is an assault along Yemen’s coast aimed at securing the Red Sea shipping corridor.

An alternative would involve launching attacks on several fronts. The information provided does not specify where those attacks would take place or how forces would be deployed.

The plans remain described as options under consideration. No final decision or precise launch date was given.