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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the Houthis
Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis on Sunday in an effort to win back territory from the rebel group, the head of Yemen's presidential council said in a speech. - "We have exhausted all opportunities for deescalation with the Houthi militias," Rashad al-Alimi said . Why it matters: One of the key objectives of the operation is to regain control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital artery for global trade and Saudi oil exports. - When the Houthis took over territory on the Red Sea coast close to the strait, it gave them — and Iran, which backs them — powerful leverage over the U.S., its Gulf allies and the world economy. - Despite pleas from Saudi Arabia, the U.S. is…
What specific actions did the Houthi rebels take over the weekend during the period of the counteroffensive?
The Houthis continued to launch missiles at Saudi targets over the weekend, which included hitting facilities belonging to the state-owned oil giant Aramco.
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Why did Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen's presidential council, state that the counteroffensive was necessary?
Rashad al-Alimi stated that the military action was necessary because the Yemeni government had exhausted all opportunities for de-escalation with the Houthi militias.
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Who are the primary actors involved in the military operations against the Houthi rebels, and what is the scale of the ground forces?
The operation involves the internationally recognized Yemeni government forces, which are backed by Saudi Arabia. Tens of thousands of ground troops loyal to the Yemeni government are participating in the counteroffensive.
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What role is the United States currently playing in the conflict between Yemeni forces and the Houthi rebels?
Despite pleas from Saudi Arabia for direct involvement, the U.S. is not taking kinetic action or engaging in direct combat against the Houthis at this time. Instead, U.S. officials state that the U.S. is providing intelligence and targeting support.
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How is the Saudi military participating in the counteroffensive against the Houthi militias?
The Saudi military is primarily providing air cover for the Yemeni forces and conducting airstrikes against Houthi targets. This follows weeks of planning by the internationally recognized Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia.
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What is the primary objective of the counteroffensive launched by Yemeni government forces and Saudi Arabia against the Houthi rebels?
A key objective of the operation is to regain control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which is a vital artery for global trade and Saudi oil exports. The operation also aims to retake the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, which has been under Houthi control for several years.
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