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Saudi Arabia Announces Major Offensive to Retake Houthi Territory

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 4:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Saudi Arabia, via Yemen's presidential council, announced a major offensive against Iran-backed Houthi forces.
Rashad al-Alimi said the operation will retake all Houthi-held territory and restore state authority.
The United States is providing intelligence and targeting data to support Saudi air operations in Yemen.
Pakistan has deployed 30,000-40,000 troops to Saudi Arabia to defend borders and intercept drones and missiles.

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Saudi Arabia, via Yemen's presidential council, announced a major offensive against Iran-backed Houthi forces.
Rashad al-Alimi said the operation will retake all Houthi-held territory and restore state authority.
The United States is providing intelligence and targeting data to support Saudi air operations in Yemen.
Pakistan has deployed 30,000-40,000 troops to Saudi Arabia to defend borders and intercept drones and missiles.