Yemeni Government Initiates Counteroffensive Against Houthi Rebels, Increasing Red Sea Shipping Risks

Yemen's Saudi-backed government has launched a military counteroffensive against Iran-backed Houthi rebels, aiming to reclaim territory. This action reignites the civil war and significantly elevates risks to Red Sea shipping, further impacting Middle Eastern energy exports already affected by regional tensions. The escalation threatens global trade routes and regional stability.