Yemen's pivotal port under threat as coalition eyes Al‑Hudaydah

• A coalition involving the USA, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE is planning an offensive in Yemen, focusing on the strategic port of Al-Hudaydah.
• Al-Hudaydah is a key point for the Houthi Movement, and capturing it could hinder arms smuggling from Iran.
• The humanitarian situation in Yemen is critical, and military actions could worsen it.

According to "The Wall Street Journal," the coalition involving the USA, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates is planning an offensive in Yemen. The target of the attack would most likely be Al-Hudaydah, reports "The Wall Street Journal." This city is crucial for the Houthi Movement, and capturing it could hinder arms smuggling from Iran. Al-Hudaydah has strategic importance as the largest Red Sea port in Yemen.

Capturing Al-Hudaydah could be a blow to the unrecognised government in Sana'a, but it carries the risk of worsening the humanitarian situation. World Food Programme report warnst that cutting off or destroying the port could exacerbate the country's humanitarian situation, which is already at a critical level.

The coalition, which includes the USA, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, is amassing forces of approximately 80,000 soldiers. "According to a report in Emirati state media, the operation could involve as many as 80,000 soldiers from the legitimate Yemeni government," informs "First Post." The United States, which has been conducting airstrikes on the Houthi Movement for a month, might provide air support.

A potential success of the offensive could be a turning point in the war, but it is not certain whether it will happen or succeed. Attempting to engage Yemeni forces in fighting the Houthi Movement is a very appealing option, notes "The Wall Street Journal." Coordination between diverse Yemeni and American forces can be challenging.