The Houthi movement launched an attack on forces loyal to Saudi Arabia in the Marib governorate of Yemen, according to the Abu Ali Express news outlet. The attack coincides with preparations by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to sign the "Mecca Agreement" — a triple defense alliance. The Houthis reportedly hold the upper hand in the fighting within Yemen.
According to the Abu Ali Express news outlet, the Houthi movement launched an attack on forces loyal to Saudi Arabia in the Marib governorate of Yemen. The report notes that the Houthis appear to hold the upper hand in the ongoing fighting within Yemen. The attack comes as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan prepare to sign the "Mecca Agreement," a triple defense alliance aimed at countering regional threats.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the broader regional dynamics. Saudi Arabia has been preparing for a possible military escalation against the Houthis, including a reported withdrawal of forces from eastern Yemen and a concentration in the Al-Bayda governorate as a precursor to a potential ground maneuver. Additionally, Houthi operations have been conducted from Iraqi territory, coordinated with local militias and overseen by Iran's IRGC, according to prior reports. The fighting in Marib, a strategically important oil-producing region, underscores the continued volatility of the Yemen front.
2 developments
- DevelopingReport: Saudi Arabia Deploys Loyalist Yemeni Forces Against Houthis in Marib, al-Sa'ala
- ConfirmedSaudi Arabia reportedly preparing large-scale military operation against Houthis in Yemen
- DevelopingUnverified report: Pro-Saudi Yemeni forces moving toward Houthi territory ahead of attack
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia reportedly strikes Houthi targets in Al-Jawf province
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