Saudi Arabia ↔ Yemen Civil War

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Saudi Arabia is a primary belligerent in the Yemen Civil War, having launched a full-scale intervention to prevent the establishment of an Iranian-aligned regime as described in [1] and [2]. The conflict is frequently analyzed through the lens of offensive realism to explain Saudi Arabia's strategic power maximization and regional security concerns, as noted in [3], [4], and [5].

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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2 facts

claimPrior to October 2023, Saudi Arabia distanced itself from regional conflicts, such as the war in Yemen, and normalized relations with Iran in exchange for security guarantees.

accountPrior to October 2023, Saudi Arabia was distancing itself from regional conflicts like the war in Yemen and normalizing relations with Iran in exchange for security guarantees.

War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org CSIS 1 fact

claimThe regional conflict involving Iran includes the war in Yemen, the Houthi use of ballistic missiles against Saudi Arabia, an escalating conflict with Israel in Syria, the growth of Shia militia forces in Iraq, targeted assassinations, and cyberattacks.