Yemen says government forces repel Houthi push on key Taiz-Aden route

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Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces have repelled attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on a critical supply route to Aden, which remains the seat of the internationally recognized government. The conflict continues as Houthi forces advance in the region, intensifying the ongoing war.

By Mohammed Ghobari and Timour Azhari Sept 24 (Reuters) - Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces repelled overnight attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on a key supply route to the southern port city of Aden where the internationally recognised administration is based, government sources said on Thursday. The steep, winding mountain pass, known as Hejat al-Abd, is a lifeline for forces fighting on behalf of Yemen's government, which has been hemmed in by a lightning Houthi advance this month linked to the Iran war.