Saudi Arabia is facing renewed security challenges as Yemen’s conflict intensifies, with Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting airports and critical oil infrastructure. The escalation comes as Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces launch a counteroffensive to reclaim strategic territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Meanwhile, divisions among Yemen’s rival factions continue to complicate the conflict. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) collapsed following a major power shift in southern Yemen earlier this year, although groups previously linked to it are now participating in the anti-Houthi campaign alongside government forces. There is no confirmed report that these forces are preparing to attack Saudi Arabia. Could shifting alliances reshape the battle for Yemen and increase pressure on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman?
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