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There are circulating reports, unverified but alarming, indicating that Saudi forces have entered Yemen directly in an effort to counter the STC and prevent further fragmentation. Footage showing Saudi armored units moving into Yemen contributes to speculation that Riyadh is reconsidering its limited support and may attempt a direct military intervention.
The Future of Yemen: Fragmentation or Reconciliation?
This intensifying conflict raises the alarming possibility that Yemen may not return to any prior status quo. Instead, it appears poised to split into at least two separate entities: a newly recognized southern state governed by the STC, and the remaining northern areas under the internationally recognized government, along with Houthi-controlled regions further east.