Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory
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…
The Guardian reports that 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.
This world story centres on Yemen. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Yemen’s Saudi-backed, Houthi-held and Iranian-backed Houthis.
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- Yemen · Middle East
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- Yemen’s Saudi-backed, Houthi-held, Iranian-backed Houthis, Taiz Yemen’s Saudi-backed
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