Yemeni, Saudi forces launch counteroffensive on Houthis — SkimNews
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- Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis on Sunday in an effort to recapture rebel-held territory.
- The head of Yemen's presidential council announced the operation in a speech, declaring: "We have exhausted all opportunities for deescalation with the Houthi militias."
- The counteroffensive marks a return to active military operations against the Houthis, who have been a central party in Yemen's years-long civil conflict.
Why it matters: Yemen's presidential council head explicitly stated all de-escalation options are exhausted, signaling the collapse of remaining diplomatic channels with the Houthis. The Saudi-backed counteroffensive reopens active military confrontation in a conflict that has already displaced hundreds of thousands and threatens Red Sea shipping lanes critical to 12% of global oil trade.
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