Saudi Arabia weighs possible offensive to retake Bab el-Mandeb
Saudi Arabia is preparing a limited military offensive, backed by US intelligence, to retake the Bab el‑Mandeb strait from Iran‑backed Houthi rebels, using Saudi‑backed Yemeni forces and air support.
- Published
- 3 Oct 2026 · 09:15 UTC
- Severity
- 3 / 5
Source: dailysabah.com
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