Saudi-backed forces in Yemen have launched a new military offensive to reclaim all areas controlled by the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, escalating a conflict that has seen the militant group advance further, including reports of surrounding a key government-held city. The move follows a recent Houthi disruption of a critical supply route to the besieged southern city of Taiz, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Yemen’s presidential council, led by its head, declared the operation aims to restore state authority nationwide, though the Houthis have continued pressing their own gains on the battlefield. The latest developments highlight a volatile stalemate as both sides push for territorial control amid a prolonged war.
The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of TaizYemen’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 a statement on Sunday: “I announce today the start of military operations to retake the remaining territories of the republic and extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire national territory.” Continue reading...
