A Saudi-led military coalition announced on Monday that a large-scale aerial campaign has been initiated against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and as far north as the capital, Sana’a.
Maj Gen Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesperson, confirmed that 100 fighter jets are participating in what has been named Operation Dawn of Yemen. The operation is designed to provide air protection and support forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
According to coalition leaders, the campaign has already secured airspace over the critical Bab al-Mandab strait and destroyed hundreds of targets associated with the Houthi movement.
Honestly, we’ve seen this script before. Another operation, another name change, but the underlying conflict remains unchanged.
How does the international community react when major powers launch operations without UN approval? This sets a dangerous precedent.
Securing the Bab al-Mandab strait is crucial for global shipping, but military solutions rarely bring lasting peace to Yemen.
This escalation is deeply concerning. With 100 jets involved, the potential for civilian casualties in Sana’a is terrifying.