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Saudi Arabia Prepares Major Military Offensive Against Houthi Forces in Yemen
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Saudi government and defense officials have formulated operational plans for a large-scale military offensive aimed at Houthi-controlled regions across Yemen. United States administration officials stated that the U.S. military will not join or directly assist the offensive under current planning. Saudi Arabia previously led a multinational coalition intervention in Yemen beginning in 2015 following the Houthi capture of the capital, Sanaa. The planned military action follows prolonged regional security challenges and repeated maritime strikes in regional waterways.
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Saudi Arabia is preparing plans for a major military offensive targeting Houthi forces in Yemen. United States officials confirmed that American military forces will not participate in the planned campaign at this time.
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