A Saudi-led coalition is mobilizing to defend vital Red Sea shipping lanes as regional tensions reach a boiling point following recent Houthi advances.
Renewed fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels has intensified, even as diplomatic backchannels remain open to prevent further regional instability.
Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted a hostile drone near Mecca on Tuesday, prompting a rare security alert and renewed warnings regarding the safety of holy sites.
A surge in military hostilities has seen Saudi-led coalition air strikes hit targets across Yemen following Houthi drone and missile attacks on the kingdom.
Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi-led coalition efforts, have launched a counteroffensive following a surge in Houthi attacks on key strategic locations.