Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemeni government forces have advanced in Taiz following a Houthi offensive, while the Houthis claim to have launched drone and missile attacks on Saudi military targets. The escalation threatens the stability of the region amid a decade-long civil war.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict in Yemen remains a critical geopolitical flashpoint with significant implications for regional security and humanitarian stability.
Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A member of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces mans a turret gun mounted on the back of a pick-up truck at a checkpoint along the Kadha front line west of Taiz in western Yemen on September 13, 2026 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 14 Sep 2026 14 Sep 2026 Armed forces affiliated with Yemen’s internationally recognised government have retaken positions from the Houthis and are advancing in the southwestern Taiz province as clashes intensify.
Reporting from Taiz on Monday, Al Jazeera Arabic’s Yasser Hassan said forces loyal to the Saudi Arabia-backed Yemeni government advanced in western Taiz on Sunday after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.
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