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"The diplomat said the Houthis had quietly assembled about 100,000 fighters, vastly outnumbering forces on the opposing side, adding: "Everyone, including the Saudis, missed this build-up and miscalculated the Houthis' intentions.” Neil Quilliam, a fellow at London's Chatham House think tank, described the offensive as a glaring intelligence failure, saying: "They just weren't picking up the signal."
Framing: assertive · First seen: 2026-09-16 · Last seen: 2026-09-16 · Spread: 2 articles

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2026-09-16 · The Straits Times
Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened assertive
2026-09-16 · The Straits Times
Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened assertive
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