Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters
Summary
Yemen’s government forces and the Iran-backed Houthis are fighting mainly in the northern region of Marib and the western city of Taiz. Marib is important because it is the government’s last hold in the north and has major oil and gas fields; if the Houthis take it, it could change the course of the war.Key Facts
- Yemeni government forces have launched air attacks to stop Houthi advances in northern Yemen.
- The battle is focused on Marib, the last northern government stronghold with large oil and gas resources.
- Control of Marib would give the Houthis more power and revenue, affecting peace negotiations.
- Fighting is also intense in Taiz, a strategic city linking northern and southern Yemen, important for moving supplies.
- Over 85,000 people have fled their homes due to the fighting; more than 2,000 fled to Djibouti.
- Marib hosts over half of Yemen’s internally displaced people, many of whom moved there after losing other areas.
- Analysts say losing Marib would be a major defeat for the internationally recognized Yemeni government.
- Control of Taiz affects control over transport routes between the north, south, and Red Sea coast.
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