Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters?
The Houthi advance towards Marib and Taiz signals a new turning point in the Yemen war. These two regions are militarily and economically significant due to their oil and gas resources, key roadways, and proximity to the Red Sea. Should the Houthis gain control over them, it could shift the balance of the war while further intensifying regional trade issues and the humanitarian crisis.
