The caricature “The Sharp Yemeni Dagger” refers to Yemen’s precise and effective strikes on Saudi Arabia’s sensitive targets. It particularly highlights the attack on Aramco, the kingdom’s economic heart and main source of revenue. The strike on Aramco proved that Yemen’s missile and drone capabilities have surpassed the blockade and pressure.

The “sharp dagger” is a metaphor for the unbreakable will of the Yemenis against aggression. These attacks placed not only Saudi Arabia but also its main backer, the United States, under pressure. In this depiction, Saudi Arabia is shown as “America’s milking cow,” whose security has been easily breached. The Yemeni dagger demonstrated that no petrodollar can serve as a true shield for Saudi Arabia. This title delivers a clear message about the changing dynamics of the war in the region. Neither oil money nor Washington’s support can stop Yemen’s strikes anymore.