Reports: Saudi Arabia Prepares Large-Scale Offensive Against Houthis in Red Sea

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a large-scale military operation against the Houthis in Yemen that could be launched in the coming weeks, aiming to regain control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea, Maariv and ynet reported.

According to a Reuters report cited by ynet, the Saudis are preparing for an operation that will involve more than 100,000 Yemeni troops. Maariv reported that the United States is providing intelligence assistance ahead of the offensive, with Pakistan and Turkey also involved in contacts surrounding it.

Meanwhile, Pakistan's foreign minister stated that six nations are seeking to join the "Mecca Alliance," which includes Saudi Arabia and Turkey, claiming that member states wish to pursue political dialogue with the rebels first.