Yemen government launches major offensive against Houthis amid regional escalation

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The announcement marks a significant escalation in Yemen’s prolonged conflict and could widen instability across the Red Sea and Gulf region. The Houthis said Saudi Arabia launched 106 air and missile strikes over the preceding 24 hours, while Iran warned that it would target U.S. military bases and American vessels if Washington launched a ground invasion. Reporting also said Iran was reviewing a U.S. response to a proposal to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the broader regional situation fluid and carrying potential implications for shipping, energy markets and civilian safety.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Xinhua News, CBS News, Al Jazeera