Yemen government launches offensive to retake Houthi territory

· Security · Yemen · Iran

Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced a military operation to retake all Houthi-held territory as fighting around Taiz killed more than 70 people. Iran said it is ready to defend itself if the US attacks.

Why it matters：The offensive risks a wider regional war involving Iran and Saudi Arabia, and could further disrupt Red Sea shipping and global oil flows.

Key points

  • The Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged Taiz.
  • Iran's oil minister resigned and was replaced by an oil executive.
  • Iran says there is no military solution as peace talks with the US stall.

Sources (original reporting)

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