Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis

Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi announced a military offensive aimed at reclaiming territory currently held by Iran-backed Houthi forces. The government intends to continue operations until the country is fully liberated from the militia.
Why it matters
This escalation marks a significant shift in the ongoing Yemeni civil war, potentially impacting regional stability and humanitarian conditions.
The government’s armed forces would press the offensive “until the country is liberated from the grip of the terrorist militia,” Yemeni…
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