Washington Institute: Sanaa forces continue escalation with ability to make fundamental changes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 02 (YPA) – A missile attack by Sanaa forces targeting the oil tanker “Scarlet Ray” off the port of Yanbu in the Red Sea has revealed a new dynamic in the conflict.

This attack, the furthest of its kind to the north, did not detonate the ship but profoundly shook deterrence equations and sent strong signals to Washington and the temporary Israeli entity.

In a deep analysis, the “Washington Institute for Near East Policy” confirmed that this operation represents a crucial turning point, as it went beyond the usual targeting areas, reflecting a strategic leap in Yemeni missile capabilities.

These capabilities, which now extend to more distant locations, show that Yemen has entered a new phase in confronting naval coalitions that seek to control regional waters.

This qualitative operation highlights a solid Yemeni will unaffected by external pressures, whether from the United States or the temporary entity.
Although the attack did not succeed in detonating the ship, it sends a clear message that Sanaa is continuing its escalatory options and is capable of making fundamental changes in the regional scene.

This scene is no longer exclusive to traditional powers but has become an arena led by the Yemeni will, opening the door to a broader phase of operations that will depend on the course of the Zionist war on Gaza and the resulting developments.

YPA