Key Facts

• The Houthis, supported by Iran, have attacked Saudi Arabia, hitting civilian infrastructure like airports.
• These attacks have killed at least a dozen people and injured hundreds.
• Saudi Arabia is seeking support from Gulf countries, Pakistan, and Turkiye to create a united front against the Houthis.
• Turkiye and Pakistan recently signed a defense pact with Saudi Arabia, allowing possible military involvement.
• The U.S. might get involved but is unlikely to engage militarily before the U.S. midterm elections.
• The internationally recognized Yemeni government is working to retake territory from the Houthis, including the western coast and possibly the capital, Sanaa.
• Internal disputes within the Yemeni government have slowed its advances but recent efforts to unify command have improved progress.
• If the coalition fails to act decisively, the conflict could become a prolonged war with continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and strategic towns in Yemen.