Give Riyadh a mirror
Editor-in-chief of Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat criticizes Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen, accusing it of targeting civilian airports and using a coalition to legitimize aggression.
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)

Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen has led to civilian casualties and accusations of targeting civilian airports. Editor-in-chief of Asharq Al-Awsat criticizes these actions.
The article says that Saudi Arabia is fighting a war in Yemen and is targeting civilian places like airports. The author thinks this is wrong and says that Saudi Arabia should look in the mirror and see the harm they are causing.
Analysis
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Civilian Targets in Yemen War":"The article details a specific incident where a bus carrying schoolchildren was struck by Saudi airstrikes in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of 40 children. This incident is used to draw parallels to similar attacks in the United States during the Gulf War. The author argues that the war in Yemen bears a striking resemblance to American wars, including the use of civilian targets.","
Saudi Arabia's Coalition":"The article criticizes Saudi Arabia's use of a coalition to legitimize its aggression in Yemen. The author suggests that this tactic is similar to how the United States uses coalitions in its military operations.","
Saudi Arabia's Relationship with Iran":"The author accuses Saudi Arabia of branding the Yemeni people as an 'Iranian proxy' and insists that they are independent and make their own decisions regarding war and peace. The author suggests that this denial of reality is a significant factor in the ongoing conflict."}
Key points
- Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen has led to civilian casualties and accusations of targeting civilian airports.
- The author criticizes Saudi Arabia's use of a coalition to legitimize its aggression in Yemen.
- The author suggests that Saudi Arabia should look in the mirror and see the harm they are causing.
The article does not provide an optimistic outlook as it focuses on the negative aspects of the war in Yemen.
The article suggests that Saudi Arabia will continue to face difficulties in the conflict as long as they do not accept the reality that Yemenis are independent and make their own decisions.



