Saudi Arabia is preparing for a major military offensive against Yemen’s Houthis by sea and possibly by land in central Yemen as it seeks to protect oil exports through the southern Red Sea, The Guardian reported, citing Yemeni sources.
Saudi forces have reportedly begun withdrawing from eastern Yemen in what could be preparations for a ground operation. Riyadh is also seeking to organize a multinational naval coalition to protect shipping from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandab Strait.
The troop movements involve…