politics
Houthis restart strikes against Yemen in latest problem for US strategy in region
The Houthis launched several deadly drone and missile strikes against forces loyal to the internationally recognized Yemeni government, effectively resuming the Yemeni civil war after four years of inactivity.
TL;DR
- Houthis have launched deadly drone and missile strikes against forces loyal to the Yemeni government, resuming the civil war.
- The attacks targeted bases belonging to the 1st and 3rd Yemeni Emergency Force divisions in Hadramout and Marib governorates.
- Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree described the attacks as preemptive and warned Yemenis fighting for the government to leave government bases.
- The U.S. Embassy in Yemen condemned the "cowardly attacks" as terrorism.
- The resumption of war could complicate U.S. strategy in the region, particularly its focus on Iran.
- The Houthis appear strong and politically consolidated, while the U.S. and Saudis are reportedly exhausted by the war with Iran.
- The current crisis began after an alleged bombing of Sanaa Airport, which the Houthis blamed on Saudi Arabia, leading to retaliatory strikes and a declared naval blockade.