Yemen preparing mass assault on Houthi-controlled Hodeidah

Yemen’s government is gearing up to launch a significant offensive to reclaim Hodeidah Port from the Houthis, mobilizing nearly 80,000 troops for what could be the largest operation of the civil war. Renewed airstrikes have reportedly facilitated this assault, with US support for air cover and drone surveillance. However, concerns about humanitarian consequences and international scrutiny loom, as previous offensives led to severe humanitarian crises and pressure for ceasefires, exemplified by the 2018 Stockholm Agreement.