Fighting near Yemen's Taiz leaves residents in panic; 13,000 pregnant women at risk

· Security · Yemen

Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified around the city of Taiz, leaving residents in a "state of panic" as thousands flee their homes and face growing shortages of food, water and medical supplies. The UN Population Fund said fighting and access restrictions have left more than 13,000 pregnant women without essential healthcare and are leading to more miscarriages. Yemen's interior minister accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back the Houthis, saying foreign involvement has expanded beyond arms and training to directing military operations.

Why it matters：The escalation worsens a humanitarian crisis and signals deeper foreign involvement in Yemen, complicating any path to a political settlement.

Key points

  • Fighting has intensified around Taiz, displacing thousands.
  • The UN says more than 13,000 pregnant women lack essential healthcare.
  • Yemen accuses Iran's IRGC and Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back the Houthis.

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