Yemeni Militias, Backed by UAE, Plan 80,000-Soldier Offensive on Houthis at Hodeidah

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Published Apr 15, 2025, 01:39 PM

Yemeni militias, supported by the United Arab Emirates and advised by U.S. security contractors, are planning a ground offensive against the Houthis with 80,000 soldiers. The operation aims to capitalize on a month-long U.S. air campaign that has weakened Houthi capabilities, according to Yemeni and U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal. The offensive is focused on retaking parts of Yemen's Red Sea coast, including the strategic port of Hodeidah. The UAE has proposed this invasion to U.S. officials, though Saudi Arabia has declined to join due to fears of retaliation. The Yemeni factions believe the current situation presents an opportunity to drive the Houthis from their strongholds along the coast, which have been used to launch attacks on commercial shipping. The U.S. has been conducting air and naval strikes targeting Houthi defensive preparations, aiming to degrade their fortifications. Two U.S. carrier strike groups are involved in these operations, which are intended to support the potential ground offensive by pro-Yemeni government forces.

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John Spencer

@SpencerGuard

Houthis about to find out. "U.S. Strikes Spur Plans for Yemeni Ground War Against Houthis," @WSJ https://t.co/Ti5yXCLate Yemeni militias are planning a ground offensive against the Houthis in an attempt to take advantage of a U.S. bombing campaign that has degraded the militant

Economic Times

@EconomicTimes

#Yemen forces vs Yemen rebels? Govt ‘planning’ assault on #Houthis with #US’ help; readies 80,000 men 🔴 Catch the day's latest news here ➠ https://t.co/F326wSvOMM 🗞️ https://t.co/DNZtZA399S

Vineet

@cozyduke_apt29

Yemeni militias are planning a ground offensive against the Houthis in an attempt to take advantage of a U.S. bombing campaign that has degraded the militant group’s capabilities, say Yemeni and U.S. officials. The Yemeni factions are sensing an opportunity to oust the Houthis https://t.co/VxxHW0i90V