Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen
Saudi-backed forces have launched a major offensive to recapture territory around the Bab al-Mandab strait from Houthi rebels in Yemen. The operation includes significant air support from a Saudi-led coalition, despite recent Houthi gains in the region.
Why it matters
The Bab al-Mandab strait is a critical global maritime chokepoint, and the escalation of conflict here has significant implications for international shipping and regional stability.
A commercial vessel is anchored off Yemen's coast at Bab al-Mandab on 12 September 2026. A commercial vessel is anchored off Yemen's coast at Bab al-Mandab on 12 September 2026. Yemen Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territory
Prefer the Guardian on Google Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around Bab al-Mandab strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said on Monday.
The government push came as part of a major offensive launched early Monday under an air cover by a Saudi military coalition, aiming to retake all territory held by the Houthis .
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