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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces launch offensive, claiming control of strategic strait

Yemen's government is trying to retake all Houthi-held territory with Saudi coalition support, but its claimed gains at a crucial Red Sea waterway remain disputed.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1Yemen Launches Counteroffensive as Taiz Encircled, Heavy Losses Reported
  2. 2Saudi-backed Yemeni forces launch offensive, claiming control of strategic strait

Key moments · 16

Intense fighting in Taiz causes heavy casualties

Middle East Eye ↗

Coalition intercepts Houthi drones and missiles targeting Saudi Arabia

Arab News ↗

Coalition accuses Houthis of striking Medina power station

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Houthis deny targeting holy sites in Medina

Euronews ↗

More Houthi missiles intercepted near Khamis Mushait

Arab News ↗

Yemen's army claims high Houthi casualties in Taiz

Al Jazeera ↗

Fire and smoke reported at Aramco facility near Riyadh

South China Morning Post ↗

Houthis claim attack on Aramco site in Riyadh

Middle East Eye ↗

Coalition disputes Houthi claims of targeting Saudi capital

Arab News ↗

Houthis cut vital supply road to Taiz

Middle East Eye ↗

Yemen announces major counteroffensive against Houthis

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Yemen announces campaign to retake all Houthi territory

Axios ↗

Yemeni forces claim 700 Houthis killed in 24 hours

Al Jazeera ↗

Coalition says 100 jets attacked 324 Houthi targets

Sky News ↗

Government forces announce strategic offensive in capital Sanaa

Middle East Eye ↗

Government claims strait secured as Houthis deny advances

BBC News - Middle East ↗

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