# What is the Houthis’ main objective in their war with Saudi Arabia?

https://mins.news/en/video/63083

- TRT World, 2026-09-17 17:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyZWcTiXxSA

> Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthis are continuing exchanges of fire and accusations with Saudi Arabia. The kingdom says a drone attack in its eastern city of Taif killed one person. Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics analyzes the Houthis’ aims.

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