On a Thursday morning that seemed fateful for Saudi forces, the repeated requests from Yemeni generals for air support surged dramatically. The advance of Ansar Allah towards the strategic port city of Mokha in Yemen continued rapidly, but there was no sign of support from Saudi Arabia.
Bin Salman in a Decision-Making Dilemma
Despite U.S. promises to monitor the situation and provide air support to Saudi Arabia, this support never arrived in time. Meanwhile, Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, contacted Donald Trump twice to update him on the progress. However, these calls seem to have hit a dead end, leaving Saudi Arabia in a position where it could not even respond to the urgent requests of its generals.
The forces of Ansar Allah, who were advancing rapidly, clearly demonstrated their superiority on the battlefield. While Saudi Arabia, as the main supporter of these forces, appears to be severely trapped in a decision-making dilemma. These failures clearly indicate Saudi Arabia's strategic weakness in the face of the threats posed by Ansar Allah.
Heavy Consequences for Saudi Arabia
This situation will have heavy consequences for Saudi Arabia not only militarily but also politically. Ignoring the urgent requests of generals and the inability to deploy timely air support could severely undermine Saudi Arabia's credibility on the international stage.
Now it remains to be seen how Saudi Arabia can emerge from this crisis and whether it can regain dominance on the battlefield by revising its strategies. As Ansar Allah continues its advances, this question remains unanswered.
