Saudi Arabia is facing the threat of new attacks from the Houthi group, while the ongoing conflicts in Yemen have led to a widespread humanitarian crisis, with reports indicating that 100,000 Yemenis have been displaced from their homes.
Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
The United Nations has warned that the continuation of these conflicts could lead to a serious humanitarian disaster. Oil prices have also risen above $100 per barrel following these developments. Qatar has warned about the dangers posed by the complete control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait by the Houthis, considering it a threat to vital maritime routes to Asia.
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Diplomatic and Military Efforts
In an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in New York, the Houthis were repeatedly urged to exercise more caution in their behavior. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has traveled to Beijing to discuss China's role in resolving crises related to the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world's oil and gas trade passes, is seen as a diplomatic key to resolving disputes between the US and Iran, as well as conflicts involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. Oil prices surged sharply after reports of the suspension of loading at the Yanbu port in Saudi Arabia, reaching $108 per barrel.
Saudi Arabia is currently working to address the conflicts in the city of Marib and is conducting airstrikes to weaken Houthi forces. In this context, Yemen's Foreign Ministry has stated that if the world desires stability and peace in the region, it must tell Saudi Arabia to stop interfering in Yemen's affairs.
Western governments are providing strategic information and advice instead of direct military assistance to unify anti-Houthi forces in Yemen. Maysoon Shuja' al-Din from the Sanaa Center noted that any new military operations should be accompanied by a serious reassessment of past mistakes and meaningful reforms in the Yemeni government.
Currently, due to the weakness of the Yemeni government, various armed groups with different ideological or regional loyalties are operating alongside the official national army. While theoretically, the number of anti-Houthi forces could reach 500,000, in practice, not all of these forces cooperate, nor do they have the willingness to fight beyond their own areas.
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