According to a report by Abu Ali Express citing sources identified with the Shiite axis, Saudi Arabia is deploying reinforcements of loyalist Yemeni tribes to the Marib province and the al-Sa'ala front to engage Houthi forces on the ground. The move, described as a limited ground operation, comes amid recent escalation following a Saudi strike on Sanaa airport. The report notes that the pro-Saudi forces lack significant capabilities and organization.
The report, attributed to sources aligned with the Iran-led 'Axis of Resistance,' describes a Saudi decision to shift from airstrikes to a limited ground operation by deploying loyalist Yemeni tribal fighters to the Marib and al-Sa'ala fronts. This marks a potential escalation in the Saudi-Houthi conflict, which has seen renewed intensity in recent days after a Saudi strike on Sanaa International Airport. According to the assessment in the report, the pro-Saudi forces are undermanned and disorganized, casting doubt on the effectiveness of the operation. The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, are a central component of the Iranian proxy network and have been increasingly targeting Israel and international shipping with missiles and drones. As The Zioneer has reported, the Houthi movement has expanded its operations in coordination with Iran, and the latest Saudi ground move could signal a broader regional confrontation. The report remains unverified from a single source.
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