Yemeni govt strikes Houthis as tensions rise amid reports of planned Saudi offensive
The Yemeni government has launched military strikes against Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada amid rising regional tensions. Reports suggest Saudi Arabia may be preparing a larger offensive to regain control of the Red Sea coast.
Why it matters
Escalating conflict in Yemen threatens regional stability and global shipping routes in the Red Sea.
Yemen's internationally recognised government has launched strikes against Iran-aligned Houthi targets in the capital Sanaa and the northern province of Saada, escalating military operations against the rebels amid growing tensions over control of the Red Sea.According to Reuters, Yemen's armed forces said they were conducting strikes against what they described as “vital targets” in Houthi-held areas. Houthi-run Al Masirah television, meanwhile, reported that Saudi Arabia had carried out an attack on Sanaa, although Riyadh had not immediately confirmed the claim.Yemen's armed forces said early on Sunday that they were conducting strikes against Iran-aligned Houthi forces in the capital Sanaa and the Houthi stronghold of Saada.The latest strikes mark a renewed escalation between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and the Houthis.
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