# Saudi Arabia preparing for new war with Houthis in Yemen — media

https://mins.news/en/item/34566

- TASS, 2026-08-27 15:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2178491

> The New York Times reports that Saudi Arabia appears ready to resume a large-scale war against Yemen’s Houthi movement. Riyadh reportedly prefers peace but could launch airstrikes if the Houthis escalate further, while a Saudi official said the kingdom would defend itself by any necessary means.

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