Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes in the Al-Jawf province of Yemen in recent days, according to intelligence assessments. The strikes may signal preparations for a ground operation against the Houthi movement, the assessments suggest.
The airstrikes in Al-Jawf, a northern province bordering Saudi Arabia, represent a significant escalation in Saudi military operations against the Iran-backed Houthi movement. The province has been a staging ground for Houthi cross-border attacks, including ballistic missile and drone launches targeting Saudi cities and infrastructure. Intelligence assessments cited by the desk indicate that Riyadh may be preparing to launch a ground incursion to push Houthi forces away from the border.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the Houthi-Saudi front, including the first Houthi missile strike on Saudi soil in over four years in July 2026, and a subsequent Houthi attack on a Saudi airport. The current strikes, if confirmed, would mark a new phase in the Saudi campaign, though it remains unclear whether this represents a sustained operation or a limited punitive action.
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