The Houthis, an Iran‑backed insurgent group based in Yemen, have been able to frustrate the Saudi‑led coalition with a combination of precision strikes and guerrilla tactics. Their attacks have targeted key Saudi infrastructure, including oil facilities and airports, and have been carried out with drones and missile systems.
In addition to these high‑profile strikes, the Houthis employ small‑unit tactics that allow them to blend into the local environment and launch surprise attacks. This asymmetric approach makes it difficult for conventional forces to anticipate and counter every move.
Saudi forces have struggled to gain a decisive advantage because the Houthis mix conventional attacks with hit‑and‑run tactics, creating a battlefield that is hard to predict and control. The group's ability to strike from unexpected positions keeps the coalition on the defensive.
Security correspondent Frank Gardner notes that the Houthis’ precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have been key to their resilience, preventing Saudi forces from establishing a clear upper hand in the conflict.
The war in Yemen, which began in 2014, remains a major regional security concern. Iran’s support for the Houthis has heightened fears of a broader spill‑over, underscoring the complexity of the conflict for all parties involved.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>