Yemen government forces advance against Houthis near Bab al-Mandab

· Security · Yemen · Saudi Arabia

Yemen said its forces were advancing against the Houthis around the Bab al-Mandab strait, a week after the Saudi-backed government announced a counter-offensive to retake territory seized by the Iran-aligned group in last month's lightning offensive. The government's military said 1,150 Houthis were killed in operations over 24 hours. The Houthis released drone video said to show attacks on government forces. The fighting near the strait, a chokepoint for global shipping, affects countries along Africa's Red Sea coast and beyond.

Why it matters：Fighting around a key shipping chokepoint could disrupt global trade and widen a conflict that already involves regional powers.

Key points

  • Yemen's government said 1,150 Houthis were killed in 24 hours.
  • The Houthis released drone video of attacks on government forces.
  • The Bab al-Mandab strait is a chokepoint for global shipping.

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