Saudi Arabia has called on Europe to help in the fight against the Houthis

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a new military offensive against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and is calling on European countries to join the operation. Riyadh is counting, in particular, on military support from France, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

The head of Saudi intelligence, Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, told Spiegel that Europe must also bear responsibility for the region’s security, as it reaps economic benefits from its resources and stability. According to him, protecting trade routes should not remain solely the responsibility of the United States.

Several months ago, Saudi Arabia proposed establishing a military surveillance and security system for the Arabian Peninsula and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. According to Turki, no European country agreed at the time to join the initiative.

At the same time, he noted that France is already participating in countering the Houthis, and the United Kingdom is assisting with in-flight refueling. Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey are also providing support—specifically through supplies, ammunition, and intelligence.

A meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union is scheduled for next month in Riyadh. The Saudi side hopes that negotiations on a trade agreement could mark the beginning of broader cooperation, particularly in the field of security.

Source: BILD

Saudi Arabia is considering launching an offensive against the Houthis in Yemen. The potential operation is to be led by Yemeni forces under Riyadh’s supervision, with the support of Saudi airstrikes.

Saudi Arabia plans to hold an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee next week as part of an agreement between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. The meeting will focus on attacks by Yemeni Houthis in the kingdom, said Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar.