Yemen announces major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory

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Council chairman Rashad al-Alimi said Sunday that the Saudi-backed government was launching major military operations against the Houthis. The Yemeni army reported strikes on military targets in Houthi-controlled Sanaa and repelled Houthi attacks in Taiz, while the Houthis said they targeted Saudi Aramco in Riyadh with missiles and drones. The developments represent a significant escalation in Yemen’s civil war and carry wider regional risks because the Houthis are backed by Iran and have previously threatened Saudi and other regional interests. The announcement also comes amid broader tensions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, maritime security, and the unresolved conflict across Yemen.

Sources: Reuters, Anadolu Agency, CNN, The New York Times