Tensions in Yemen are intensifying as Houthi rebels launch a series of attacks on Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, resulting in significant casualties. Recent reports indicate that Houthis have killed dozens of government troops in their assaults, particularly in the oil-rich Marib province. The United Nations has issued warnings of an impending large-scale conflict as casualties continue to mount, with recent strikes injuring civilians in both Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond firmly to these attacks amid fears of a broader regional instability fueled by Iran-backed militias. With military operations being launched by both sides, the volatile situation suggests that Yemen is teetering on the brink of a full-scale civil war.