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Yemen, Saudi Arabia: Sending a Message to Iran

Nov 11, 2009 | 22:29 GMT

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Summary

Recent incidents along the Saudi-Yemeni border involving the Yemen-based Shiite insurgent group al-Houthi have been too close for comfort for Riyadh, which has responded with aggressive military action. Such a move means that Saudi Arabia is drawing a line in the sand — and sending a message to Iran that it will do whatever it can to counter Iran's influence in the region.

A Saudi offensive against Yemeni insurgents marks the first time Riyadh has shown the willingness to project military power beyond its borders. ...

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