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Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government forces are preparing a major counteroffensive against Iran-backed Houthis in the coming days, according to two U.S.
The operation aims to push the Houthis away from Red Sea coastal areas that control the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb.
This marks the second time in recent weeks that the United States has rebuffed Saudi requests to participate in the operation through airstrikes.
officials indicated that this stance could shift if the operation encounters difficulties. The Strait of Bab al-Mandeb serves as a critical artery for global trade and Saudi oil exports.
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