Saudi Arabia is suffering continuous setbacks! The Houthi forces have already issued public notices! On September 11, according to the latest reports from foreign media, a member of the Houthi political office stated that three full Saudi military brigades and allied fighters had surrendered across multiple fronts in Yemen, handing over their weapons and equipment. The Houthi leadership emphasized that they assure the international community their armed forces are disciplined, and there is no threat to maritime safety—unless provoked by reckless actions from Saudi enemies.
In fact, judging from the Houthi offensive, their operations have been highly methodical. Currently, the Houthi forces are rapidly advancing southward on land, capturing the port of Mocha, with their troops now approaching Al-Zubab. Meanwhile, on the maritime front, the battle for control of the key island of Zughar is still ongoing. Clearly, the Houthis aim to fully seize control of the strategic chokepoint—the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Overnight, the situation in Yemen has dramatically changed, far exceeding external expectations.
The decade-long civil war in Yemen has not truly ended; past ceasefire agreements merely temporarily suspended conflicts without resolving fundamental issues related to power distribution, territorial control, and resource allocation. Through significant battlefield gains, the Houthi forces seek to further shrink the operational space for the pro-government militias backed by Saudi Arabia. While rapidly advancing, they simultaneously issue public notices and explicitly name Saudi Arabia.
This sends a clear message to the international community: stay out of Yemen’s internal affairs, as control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait is their hard leverage. For Saudi Arabia, this is a severe warning: with the Hormuz Strait issue unresolved, the imminent loss of control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait means Saudi oil will be even more difficult to export, placing Saudi Arabia in a very serious predicament.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1875964405136538/
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