'They Just Weren't Seeing The Signs': Houthi Gains Expose Saudi Intel Failure, Embolden Iran

Houthi capture of territory near Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a major setback for Saudi Arabia in Yemen, exposing intelligence gaps and limits of Western support.

The Houthi capture of territory overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has dealt Saudi Arabia one of its biggest setbacks in Yemen in years, exposing intelligence gaps, the collapse of Saudi-backed forces and the limits of Western military support, according to a Reuters report.

The advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the capture of islands near the strategic waterway have also strengthened Iran-backed Houthi forces at a key maritime chokepoint.

News18 (English) · 17 Sept, 3:06

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'They Just Weren't Seeing The Signs': Houthi Gains Expose Saudi Intel Failure, Embolden Iran

Houthi capture of territory near Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a major setback for Saudi Arabia in Yemen, exposing intelligence gaps and limits of Western support.

The advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the capture of islands near the strategic waterway have also strengthened Iran-backed Houthi forces at a key maritime chokepoint.