Can Saudi Arabia find a viable path out of Yemen?

The Failed War in Yemen

The war in Yemen began in 2015 under the banner of the “Arab Coalition,” led by Saudi Arabia. The conflict lasted for eight years, devastating everything in its path. Despite the failure to achieve its objectives, Saudi Arabia is now considering a new war.

The Bombing of Sanaa Airport

On July 13, Saudi Arabia bombed the runway at Sanaa International Airport, intending to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. This attack reignited the conflict, leading to hostilities on land, in the air, and at sea, striking deep into both Saudi and Yemeni territories.

The Current Situation

The second extension of the truce agreement expired on October 2, 2022, without an agreement on a third extension. The ceasefire largely held, but isolated incidents disrupted the peace. The collapse of de-escalation and the widening gap between the two sides have left the conflict unresolved.

Ansarallah's Position

Ansarallah is an integral part of Yemen's social and political fabric, and its military campaign in support of Gaza has made it a regional player. The reductive narrative that portrays the renewed war as a response to an Iranian order is misleading and harmful.