Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, dismissed the Houthi claims as a deceptive tactic intended to mask internal losses and mounting public frustration. Amidst this rhetoric, the Yemeni government announced Sunday that it has initiated full-scale military operations to retake areas under Houthi control, including the capital, Sanaa, and key positions along the western coastline.
Escalating Yemen Conflict Threatens Saudi Red Sea Oil Routes
The Iran-aligned Houthi movement claimed a missile and drone strike on a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh this weekend, sparking a sharp denial from the Saudi-led coalition. The incident marks a volatile turn as the internationally recognized government launches a new offensive to reclaim territory held by the rebels.
This renewed violence jeopardizes the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital artery connecting the Red Sea to global shipping routes. While Saudi Arabia recently resumed crude oil loadings at the Yanbu port—offering a critical alternative to the Strait of Hormuz—the Houthi threat forces many vessels to abandon the Red Sea entirely. Carriers are increasingly opting for the month-long detour around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding significant strain to regional energy logistics.
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