Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Strategy Backfires as Houthis Overrun Trained Forces
📡 Financial Times · 1 min read ·
Part of composite article Iran Shuts Hormuz and Houthis Choke Bab al-Mandab: 147,000 Flee Yemen in 18 Days as Two Oil Routes Close View full article →
A rebel offensive in Yemen has thrown Saudi Arabia into crisis. Yemeni forces that Riyadh helped arm and train were overrun by the Iran-backed Houthis, exposing the weakness of Saudi Arabia’s strategy in the conflict. The setback raises serious questions about the kingdom’s military approach and its ability to protect its interests in the region.