Israeli Media: Yemenis Could Reshape the Region

Israeli TV network i24NEWS acknowledged that attacks by Yemeni forces on Saudi Arabia have exposed the weakness of Gulf states' defense structures and could change the security equation and the face of the region.

The Israeli television channel i24news admitted that the attacks of Yemeni forces on Saudi Arabia revealed the weakness of the defense structure of the Persian Gulf countries and could change the security equations and the face of the region.

Ambassador Arjan-International Group: The attacks of Yemeni forces on Saudi Arabia have highlighted the vulnerability of the defense mechanism of the member countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and questioned the effectiveness of regional security agreements and alliances. These developments have once again brought forward the discussion about the ability of these countries to deal with common threats.

The expansion of conflicts in Yemen and the attack on Saudi Arabia have created a strategic question for the governments of the region: To what extent can the coalitions that have been relied on to provide security for years protect their members in critical situations? The targeting of important infrastructures and centers has revealed the gap between the declared commitments about common security and the ability to respond to threats in a coordinated manner and has increased the pressure on Riyadh to review its security approach.

Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait have declared their support for Saudi Arabia, and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council has also issued a statement emphasizing the solidarity of its members. Despite these stances, the region still does not have a common defense system that can deal with missile and drone threats in a coordinated manner.

The conflict of Yemeni forces is not limited to the battlefield inside Yemen. Based on regional evaluations, these forces try to maintain their sovereignty in the north of the country and create conditions where the continuation of the war costs more for the rivals; so that they agree to accept an agreement leading to the stabilization of the current situation.

Attacks on Saudi Arabia contribute to this goal in two ways. On the one hand, it shows that even a country with extensive resources and advanced equipment is not immune from attack; On the other hand, it puts pressure on the position of Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, as a leader who can guarantee security and stability.

Targeting airports, energy facilities and other important infrastructures can disrupt Saudi development plans. Meanwhile, the 2030 vision, which relies on diversifying the economy, attracting foreign investment, and developing tourism and services, is one of the programs that may be affected by the consequences of insecurity.

The published satellite images of oil ports in the region show that the activity of some important docks has decreased. Analysts believe that the escalation of security tensions in the Persian Gulf has increased the caution of oil tankers and changed the pattern of sea traffic.

The imposition of sanctions was not only against Iran, but due to Iran's great economic capacities, this entire region has been sanctioned, and the West is trying to prevent West Asia from becoming an independent, advanced and global region with these sanctions.

The spokesman of the Yemeni Armed Forces announced that the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted by a ballistic missile and the missile hit the target accurately.