Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Strategy Backfires as Houthis Overrun Trained Forces
📡 Financial Times · 1 min read ·
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A rebel offensive in Yemen has thrown Saudi Arabia into crisis. Yemeni forces that Riyadh helped arm and train were overrun by the Iran-backed Houthis, exposing the weakness of Saudi Arabia’s strategy in the conflict. The setback raises serious questions about the kingdom’s military approach and its ability to protect its interests in the region.