Saudi Arabia prepares Yemen offensive as Bab el-Mandeb becomes key target
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, potentially involving up to 100,000 Yemeni troops and Saudi air strikes. The operation is focused on retaking territory around the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb strait. The United States, Pakistan, Turkey, and France are providing varying forms of military support, while Saudi Arabia faces risks of Houthi retaliation.
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