Yemen Govt Forces, Houthi Rebels Battle for Control of Red Sea Gateway
- On Saturday, Yemeni government forces secured remaining rural areas of Hays district in Hodeidah province, while Houthi forces simultaneously fired three ballistic missiles at Taiz city.
- Heightened regional tensions involving Iran and America have fueled escalation, with Houthis continuing to threaten maritime traffic and cargo ships near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- Clashes intensified on the Hayfan front near Taiz, where forces captured Jabal Koura and targeted Houthi gatherings on Mount Nasa in Al-Dhale' province; a separate missile strike killed four civilians.
- Military sources confirmed forces consolidated positions north of Hays after advancing in the area, though persistent Houthi advances continue threatening coastal access near Mocha.
- Sustained conflict across Al-Bayda, Al-Jawf, and Taiz continues as the government attempts to utilize limited air power to counter Houthi operations and maintain territorial control.
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Over 300 dead, fighting for coastal locations, arms trade with Somalia: the Huthi rebels are taking control of Bab al-Mandab – the gateway to the Red Sea.
This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the course of the fighting in Yemen, with each side claiming territorial gains, coinciding with a new attack on Aramco oil facilities in Jazan, according to the Financial Times. This news was published on the Cedarnews website. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official w…
DECRYPTAGE - Since Thursday, the clashes have left more than 300 people dead in front of pro-Saudi Yemeni forces.
The current escalation in Yemen involves a strategic bet on access to the door of the scarab, navigation and global oil, all of which the Yemeni Government and the Houthi people are pursuing. What are the scenarios?
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