Nawaf Obaid
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“systematic increase of Houthi control in the region, which is critical,”
Nawaf Obaid · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Obaid described phase two of a potential operation as looking at the systematic increase of Houthi control in the region.
“to hit at basically the power and the energy source that’s allowing the Houthis to operate … tanks, armoured vehicles, trucks”
Nawaf Obaid · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Obaid described the first phase of a potential coalition operation as targeting the Houthis' power and energy sources including tanks, armoured vehicles, and trucks.
“actual ground war hasn’t really begun”
Nawaf Obaid · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Obaid told Al Jazeera that while air strikes are intensifying, the actual ground war has not yet begun for the Saudi-led coalition.
“to start taking back these territories that the Houthis have gained since the beginning of the war”
Nawaf Obaid · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Obaid described phase three as involving a discussion on how to start taking back territories the Houthis have gained since the beginning of the war.