Sources identified with the Shiite axis, cited by security analyst Hananel Aviv, report that the Houthis launched strikes targeting gatherings of Saudi-aligned militias and engaged in ground battles against them in the Marib province of Yemen. The reports are from a single source and have not been independently confirmed.
New reports from Yemen indicate a Houthi offensive against Saudi-aligned forces in the Marib province. According to security analyst Hananel Aviv, citing sources identified with the Shiite axis, the Houthis launched strikes at gatherings of Saudi-backed militias and are engaged in ground battles against them. The reports come from a single source and have not been independently verified.
Prior reporting by The Zioneer noted that Saudi Arabia deployed loyalist Yemeni forces to the Marib province and the al-Sa'ala front in late July for limited ground operations against the Houthis. The rival forces have been described as lacking significant capabilities and organization. The Houthis, an Iran-backed movement, have escalated their campaign against Saudi Arabia in recent months, including strikes from Iraqi territory and attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.
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- 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
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