Yemeni military expert: 'Fajr Al-Yemen' signals major offensive to retake capital, ports

Yemeni military affairs expert Ali Al-Dhahab has said that the 'Fajr Al-Yemen' (Dawn of Yemen) operation is a strong prelude to a major military campaign aimed at retaking the capital and key ports, and undermining the Houthi threat to Yemenis and the wider world.

Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Dhahab added that the operation, launched today, is the result of earlier developments that paved the way for it, following the Houthis' expansion into several areas and their attacks harming neighboring countries and the international community.

He noted that the strategic importance of the western coast lies in its inclusion of the Bab al-Mandab area and the city of Mocha, home to a vital port and close to international shipping lanes threatened by the Houthis.

Al-Dhahab further stated that current events are a strong indication of broader military operations aimed at neutralizing threats against Yemenis and the world, highlighting that airstrikes have significantly weakened Houthi capabilities on various fronts.

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