Houthis Develop New Strategy to Counter Fuel Import Ban by Targeting Marib Oil Fields
Yemeni political analyst Abdulwahab Baheibeh has revealed a new strategy the Houthi militia may adopt in response to the U.S. decision to halt fuel and gas imports through the port of Hodeidah. According to Baheibeh, the group is likely to concentrate its military efforts on launching an offensive against Marib to gain access to the oil and gas fields in the Safer region.
In a post on Facebook, Baheibeh explained that the Houthis aim to compensate for the economic chokehold by seizing energy resources in Marib, which remains under government control. He pointed out that recent U.S. airstrikes in Marib have focused on command centers and arms depots, suggesting a concerted effort to weaken the group’s offensive capabilities.
Baheibeh also hinted at the possibility of a broader military move to retake Hodeidah, indicating that the port embargo might be a prelude to a larger operation to wrest control of the strategic coastal city from Houthi forces.
He emphasized that Marib will not be an easy target for the Houthis, stating that the government forces stationed there are well-prepared to defend against any aggressive moves and are equipped to repel potential assaults.
Over the past days, U.S. air raids have intensified along Houthi frontlines in Marib, targeting weapons caches and operational facilities across several militia-controlled areas.
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