Will Yemen's Massive New Anti-Houthi Offensive Succeed in Bid to Reclaim Lost Territory?
- On Sunday, Houthi rebels captured the strategic town of Turbah, prompting the Yemeni government to announce a major military operation to reclaim territory held by the Iran-backed group.
- The conflict revived following a four-year ceasefire, with Houthis controlling the Yemeni side of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial chokepoint through which 12% of global trade transits.
- United Nations reports indicate the latest violence killed more than 800 people and wounded over 3,600; Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi stated the goal is "recovering the remaining territories."
- Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman requested United States airstrikes, but President Trump declined; Saudi military spokesperson Maj Gen Turki al-Malki vowed "full operational support" to government forces.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that if enemies "again choose the path of military confrontation, our response will be stronger than before," as the operation expects to mobilize more than 100,000 troops in coming weeks.
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On Monday, the Yemeni government, supported by Saudi Arabia, claimed to have carried out hundreds of strikes against Houthis positions in the wake of the announcement of an offensive aimed at resuming the entire country to these pro-Iranian fighters. Julien Chehida, international columnist France 24, explains the situation.
A Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced on Monday that an air campaign was underway against the rebels in Yemen along the Red Sea coast. The announcement came shortly after the rebels said they had seized more territory in southwestern Yemen, capturing a key city - a blow to Saudi-backed forces - as they advanced towards a strategic provincial capital in the region. The Saudi-led coalition spokesman, Major General Turk…
‘Liberation’ war backfires as Houthis seize Turbah, threaten Taiz–aden road?
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government announced a major offensive to retake territory seized by the Houthis as fighting intensified across several fronts. Presidential Council chief Rashad al-Alimi said the campaign aims to restore state authority and push back Houthi advances. The offensive came as reports said Houthi forces had captured Turbah and two nearby districts in southwestern Taiz province, while the group also claimed control of the Taiz-Ad…
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