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The 'Gate of Tears' at the Centre of Houthis' Latest Battle for Control

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The Bab el-Mandeb Strait has become a "lifeline" for global trade. But in the battle between Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and the Houthis, it's even more important.

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Government forces in Yemen have restored control over the strategic mountain area of Kahbub adjacent to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, as reported by the Dar al-Watan unit, which is being transferred to TASS. "The forces of Dar al-Watan, the Al-Amalika Brigade ("Gigant Brigades") and the combined forces (coalitions led by Saudi Arabia) have established full control of the front line in the Kahbub area as part of Operation Yemen's Dawn", a statement i…

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Operation carried out alongside Giants Brigades and Joint Forces as part of 'Dawn of Yemen' offensive, according to Nation's Shield Forces

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Yemeni army and Saudi coalition forces fighting the Houthis have reported taking control of the Kahab front and continuing to advance in western Taiz province. At the same time, road blockades and displacement of residents from their homes are making it difficult to deliver humanitarian aid to the area. The post Yemeni army establishes base near Bab al-Mandab; UN warns of worsening humanitarian situation appeared first on JDN.

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On several fronts, most notably Ta'izz, Marab and Al-Jawf, Yemeni government forces announced that they would tighten their control of the Kahubb strategic front over the Strait of Bab al-Mandab, in conjunction with battles and raids targeting Houthi sites. In Ta'izz, government forces said that they had repelled Houthi attacks and carried out strikes on their positions and fortifications, ...

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Yemeni government forces announced they have secured full control of the Kahbub front in Bab al-Mandeb. The statement said that the National Shield forces, Amalika Brigades, and Joint Forces achieved control as part of Operation Yemen Dawn; the Houthis have yet to issue a statement.

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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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