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October 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia Prepares Major Offensive Against Houthi Forces in Yemen
- Saudi Arabia is set to launch a military campaign against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen within weeks.
- The operation may involve over 100,000 Yemeni troops and will focus on regaining control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
- U.S. intelligence support is being provided, but direct military assistance from Washington is limited.
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- Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokeholdOct 2, 2026 at 4:19 PM · Reuters
- Saudi Arabia plans major Yemen offensive against Iran-backed Houthi forcesOct 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM · Independent
- Saudis plan major offensive against the Houthis, but U.S. won't join for nowOct 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM · Axios