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Yemen launches major military operation against Houthis

Yemen's internationally recognized government announced a new military offensive to retake Houthi-held territory after rebels cut a key road linking the city of Taiz with Aden.

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The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz 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. Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s presidential council, said in…

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Yemeni government offensive to retake Houthi-held territory

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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have recaptured several key areas around the Bab al-Mandab Strait, including the town of Dhubab, in an offensive aimed at retaking Houthi-held territory.

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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have begun retaking territory, recapturing several key areas around the Bab al-Mandab Strait including Dhubab.

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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 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. Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s presidential council, said in…

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Yemen launches major military operation against Houthis

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Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory

Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.

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