The resistance in Taiz remains undermined by fragmented military command and regional rivalries, leaving the city besieged and vulnerable to Houthi advances.

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen, while Cairo was weighing the possibility of providing direct military assistance to Saudi Arabia.

Escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have increased calls for Gulf unity, raised concerns over Iran’s role in regional instability, and highlighted the challenge of protecting Gulf security.

Between the prospect of a gradual Houthi collapse and a prolonged urban war, the decisive factor will be whether Yemen’s government can turn military superiority into lasting control.

With Houthi attacks resuming in July 2026, Riyadh now faces a difficult balance between protecting its territory and avoiding being drawn into a full-scale war that could open multiple fronts.