Saudi-backed forces launch campaign against Houthis in Yemen

Riyadh remains defiant following new missile strikes launched by Houthis on Saudi Arabia, which included airport attacks that deterred international oil company chiefs from attending an energy congress. In response, Saudi-backed forces have initiated a campaign against Houthis in Yemen. While this military action could escalate regional instability, a decisive outcome is considered unlikely because Houthis maintain entrenched control over northern Yemen, complicating the efforts of the Saudi-backed forces to achieve a final victory.