Houthi supporters brandish their weapons during a demonstration in support of the Palestinians in Sana'a, on April 25, 2025. (Credit: Khaled Abdallah/Reuters)
Yemen could be shaken up by renewed military action. Several media outlets report that a ground offensive against the Houthis is being planned to capitalize on the ongoing U.S. campaign of near-daily strikes against the rebels, which has entered its second month. Washington launched Operation 'Rough Rider' on March 15, with the stated aim of preventing the Iran-backed group from attacking commercial ships using the Red Sea, a move by the rebels in support of GazaWhile Tehran and Washington continue nuclear negotiations, so far excluding discussions on Iran's regional activities, both Israel and the U.S. maintain pressure on Iran's network of proxies. This situation emboldens Yemen's internationally recognized government and armed factions opposed to the Houthis, who are seeking to regain territory lost since the onset of the civil war in...
Yemen could be shaken up by renewed military action. Several media outlets report that a ground offensive against the Houthis is being planned to capitalize on the ongoing U.S. campaign of near-daily strikes against the rebels, which has entered its second month. Washington launched Operation 'Rough Rider' on March 15, with the stated aim of preventing the Iran-backed group from attacking commercial ships using the Red Sea, a move by the rebels in support of GazaWhile Tehran and Washington continue nuclear negotiations, so far excluding discussions on Iran's regional activities, both Israel and the U.S. maintain pressure on Iran's network of proxies. This situation emboldens Yemen's internationally recognized government and armed factions opposed to the Houthis, who are seeking to regain territory lost since the onset of the civil war...