Global
Amid the rapid developments witnessed in the region, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday the United States' full commitment to the security agreement concluded with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a related context, the minister provided a political and military assessment of ongoing operations in Yemeni territories, describing them as counter-offensive operations aimed at regaining control over areas captured by the Houthi group. Commenting on the political and security timelines, Rubio stressed during statements he made that there should be no direct link between the recent field developments in Yemen and the security threat witnessed at the British Fairford base last week. The American official pointed out that Washington had anticipated the occurrence of these field developments, explaining that both Riyadh and Yemeni forces are acting from their firm rejection of continued Houthi control over vital areas adjacent to the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The minister concluded by emphasizing that Saudi Arabia has faced repeated attacks by the Houthis and is fully aware of the scale of the risks and threats posed, granting it complete legitimacy to take measures for self-defense. These diplomatic positions coincide with notable field developments represented by the announcement by Yemeni government forces backed by the Saudi-led coalition that they have established control over new sites in Dhubab district and areas surrounding the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as part of a large-scale military operation.
