Yemeni forces advance toward Bab el-Mandeb Strait

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Government forces captured large parts of Yemen’s Dhubab district with heavy support from a Saudi-led coalition, according to Reuters. The operation marks a significant escalation in Yemen’s conflict and could threaten regional stability and international shipping through Bab el-Mandeb, a critical passage connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. Houthi forces have held or advanced across parts of western Yemen, while Saudi-backed forces are seeking to regain territory and assert control over the strait. The broader escalation follows reports of intensified Saudi strikes and a newly announced campaign to retake Houthi-held areas.

Sources: Reuters, Anadolu Agency, Xinhua