Iran backed group continues to advance in Yemen

NY Times:

As Houthis Advance, Saudi Arabia Evacuates Diplomats

Saudi Arabia said its navy had moved Arab and Western diplomats out of the port city of Aden as Houthi-allied forces continued to advance, even under the pressure of the Saudi bombing.
While the Saudis appear to be organized in using their air and naval assets, they are yet to stop the Houthis advance.  That is likely going to take troops on the ground and armored units as well.   It takes a little longer to organize a ground operation, and it will take some time to get the forces in place.  The rebels could probably be stopped with an amphibious assault behind their front lines which would cut them off from supplies and reinforcements.  I am pretty sure the Saudis have never conducted such an operation, although the Egyptians might have some experience in attacking from the sea.

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