Saudi Arabia responded to Houthi attacks with bombings in Yemen. The Saudi authorities justified the military action as direct retaliation for the aggression committed by the rebel group.
The Houthis, an Iranian-backed Shia armed group, have been carrying out frequent attacks against Saudi territory, including ballistic missiles and drones targeting civilian and military installations in the kingdom.
The conflict is worsening an already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Yemen, marked by years of civil war, mass famine, and a refugee crisis. The civilian population continues to be the main victim of the escalating violence between the parties.
The international community has expressed concern about the increasing tensions in the region and made calls for a ceasefire, but so far has failed to mediate a lasting peace agreement between the parties involved in the conflict.
