In the turbulent Middle East, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has initiated significant military actions, including the kingdom's largest-ever intervention in neighboring Yemen, which is backed by Iran. This move, taken shortly after he assumed the role of Minister of Defense, underscores his assertive regional policy amid broader efforts to reform and stabilize Saudi Arabia.

Yemen is among the modern nations inhabited by the descendants of the ancient enemies of Israel listed in Psalm 83. These peoples, including those in Yemen, form part of the Arab or Muslim world, from which Jihadists and Islamic fundamentalists emerge, engaging in a worldwide conflict against the West and specifically targeting Israel and the United States.