According to a report, Saudi Arabia is raising the salaries of its forces stationed in Aden, Yemen, from roughly $27 to $266 per month, in preparation for an expected confrontation with the Houthi movement. The report, from a single source, has not been independently verified.
The report adds to a series of indicators of Saudi military preparations against the Houthis. The Zioneer has previously reported on joint US-Israel-Gulf military planning against the Houthis (July 25), as well as on Saudi airstrikes and the deployment of loyalist forces to Marib province (July 28). The salary increase, if confirmed, suggests Saudi Arabia is solidifying its logistical and financial support for local forces in Aden ahead of potential ground operations. The report remains unverified.
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