Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts, regional and Western officials told Reuters.

Sea area: Red Sea · Region: Indian Ocean
Country: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Actor: Houthis (armed group); Iran-backed Houthi militants (armed group)
Category: Conflict & attacks, Trade disruption
Theatre: Gulf & Hormuz, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Source: gCaptain · 2 Oct 2026