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Saudi Arabia plans assault on Iran-backed Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold

First reported 2 Oct, 16:16 UTCUpdated 1d ago3 sources

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Operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will by led by Yemeni forces on the ground and supported by Saudi air strikes, sources say

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The Globe and Mail
Saudi Arabia plans assault on Iran-backed Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold

Operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will by led by Yemeni forces on the ground and supported by Saudi air strikes, sources say

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Saudi Arabia weighs possible offensive to retake Bab el-Mandeb

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a possible military offensive against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, with Riyadh considering a limited operation to retake territory around the s...

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  1. The Globe and MailCenterCAVery high factuality
    Saudi Arabia plans assault on Iran-backed Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold (opens The Globe and Mail in a new tab)

    Operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will by led by Yemeni forces on the ground and supported by Saudi air strikes, sources say

  2. AxiosCenterUSHigh factuality
    Saudis plan major offensive against the Houthis, but U.S. won't join for now (opens Axios in a new tab)

    Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government forces are planning a major counteroffensive against Iran-backed Houthis in the coming days — an effort to push them away from areas on the Red Sea coast that control the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb, two U.S. officials say. Why it matters: For the second time in recent weeks, the U.S…

  3. Daily SabahRightTRMixed factuality
    Saudi Arabia weighs possible offensive to retake Bab el-Mandeb (opens Daily Sabah in a new tab)

    Saudi Arabia is preparing for a possible military offensive against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, with Riyadh considering a limited operation to retake territory around the s...

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