Yemen's Government Launches Offensive to Retake Houthi Territory

· Security · Yemen · Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Saudi-backed internationally recognized government announced a full-scale military operation to recapture all areas held by the Iran-backed Houthis, after weeks of escalation. Houthi forces meanwhile cut a vital supply route to the besieged government-held city of Taiz.

Why it matters：A wider Yemen war risks renewed regional escalation between Saudi Arabia and Iran and further disruption to Red Sea shipping.

Key points

  • President Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen
  • Fighting is intensifying in Taiz governorate over strategic locations
  • The Houthis have been trading strikes with the Saudi-led coalition

Sources (original reporting)

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