Why has Saudi Arabia announced a major operation against the Houthis?
The internationally recognized government has launched a major military offensive against the Houthis in Yemen. The operation is being conducted with air support from Saudi Arabia and assistance from allies, including the United States. In retaliation, the Houthis are launching missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities. As the conflict spreads across the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea, fears of rising tensions throughout the Middle East are mounting.
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