Mecca Agreement states meet in Riyadh as fighting escalates in Yemen
Parties to the Mecca Agreement on joint defense are due to meet in Riyadh on Monday. Meanwhile, the Yemeni government has launched a military operation following attacks and territorial gains by the Houthis, according to BBC Arabic. The developments point to military action by both sides.
BBC عربي
Illustrative photo: Off-road vehicles on sandy dunes beside a road in a hazy desert landscape. Photo by Jay Openiano on Unsplash
Why it matters
The meeting coincides with intensifying fighting inside Yemen, so any outcome will be watched for its possible effect on the conflict. It matters to Gulf readers because Yemen is a direct regional security concern.
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
