Yemen gov’t forces launch air strikes on Houthi targets
Yemeni government forces have launched air strikes against Houthi positions, while the Houthi group claims to have shot down several Saudi drones. The conflict centers on control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime route for oil exports.
Why it matters
The escalation in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait threatens global energy supply chains and regional stability.
The Houthis and Yemeni government forces battling for control of the critical Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Forces loyal Yemen's Saudi-backed government ride in a pick-up truck in the Hays district, south of Hodeidah on September 5, 2026 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 7 Sep 2026 7 Sep 2026 Yemeni government forces say they have carried out air strikes on Houthi positions across the country as the Iran-aligned group claims it shot down several Saudi drones.
“The armed forces’ warplanes carried out raids targeting Houthi militia positions in al-Barah, south of Hodeidah and in the western outskirts of Marib. They also targeted sites and gatherings of the militia in al-Lubnat, al-Alam and al-Jawf governorate centre, and inflicted heavy loss of life and equipment on the militia,” the military said in a statement late on Sunday.
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