Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has launched a new military offensive to reclaim territory currently held by Houthi rebels. This move follows recent Houthi gains, including the encirclement of a government-held city and attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens to further destabilize the region and disrupt critical international shipping lanes near the Bab al-Mandab strait.
Firefighters work on a fire after an alleged Saudi airstrike targeted a factory in Yemen’s capital of Sana’a on Sunday. Firefighters work on a fire after an alleged Saudi airstrike targeted a factory in Yemen’s capital of Sana’a on Sunday. Yemen Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz
Prefer the Guardian on Google Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has announced the start of a new military operation to retake all territory held by the Houthis , even as the militant group made fresh gains on the ground, reportedly encircling a government-held city.
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