Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory

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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has announced a military operation to retake territory held by the Houthis, while the group has reportedly made gains and cut a supply route to Taiz. The developments heighten the risk of renewed fighting and further isolation of the besieged city.

The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz Yemen’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...