Yemeni Forces Advance in Taiz and Bab al-Mandab, Expelling Saudi-backed Militias
Yemeni armed forces claim significant territorial gains in Taiz and around the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, reporting the expulsion of Saudi-backed militias and the killing of a commander.
Background
Yemen has been in a state of conflict since 2014, involving various factions including Houthi forces and a Saudi Arabia-led coalition supporting the internationally recognized government. This conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis and significant civilian impact.
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Yemeni Forces Advance in Taiz and Bab al-Mandab, Expelling Saudi-backed Militias
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoYemeni forces assert they have expelled Saudi-backed militias from Jabal Habashi in Taiz, gained control of over 2,000 sq km, and repelled attacks in Bab al-Mandab, killing a Saudi-aligned commander.
Reports indicate fierce and ongoing battles between government forces and Houthis in Taiz and Bab al-Mandab, with both sides claiming advances or holding ground.
Saudi-backed forces and their allies claim to have cleared the Bab al-Mandab Strait of Houthis and are making progress in the region.
Yemen's War Escalates, Threatening Regional Spread
First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoThe Yemen war is escalating and threatening to spread across the entire region, becoming a significant regional security crisis.
The conflict is seen as a war against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah, aiming to liberate Sanaa and transform the region.
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