Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces say they have retaken coastal areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, advancing toward the city of Mocha and pushing Houthi forces from territory seized last month. The reported operation affects a strategically important maritime chokepoint.

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on ​Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.