Yemen announces military campaign to reclaim land from Iran-backed Houthis
Summary
Yemen's government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has started a major military campaign to take back land controlled by the Iran-supported Houthi group. Recently, both sides have launched attacks, including a missile and drone strike by the Houthis on Saudi oil facilities, while government forces continue fighting to regain control over key areas.Key Facts
- Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced a military operation to reclaim territory from the Houthis.
- The Houthis, supported by Iran, control Yemen's capital Sanaa and the Red Sea coast, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- The Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil company Aramco sites in Riyadh and the Khurais area.
- Yemen’s President Rashad al-Alimi called for military action to restore government control over the country.
- Fighting is intense around the city of Taiz, a key area still held by the government but surrounded by Houthi forces.
- The Houthis cut a critical supply route linking Taiz with the interim capital Aden, isolating the city.
- Saudi Arabia, part of the coalition supporting Yemen’s government, continues attacking Houthi positions.
- Yemen is one of the poorest countries, and the ongoing conflict affects local civilians and global oil supply routes.
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