Yemen's Saudi-backed government launches military operation to retake Houthi-held territory
Source Summary
Yemen's presidential council head Rashad al-Alimi announced on Sunday the launch of a military operation to retake all territory held by Iranian-backed Houthis and restore state authority nationwide. The announcement came hours after the Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to the besieged city of Taiz and made fresh territorial gains by encircling a government-held city.
Why it matters
The operation signals an escalation in Yemen's ongoing civil war, with the Saudi-backed government attempting to reverse recent Houthi territorial gains and reassert control over the country.
What remains uncertain
The source does not specify the scope, timeline, or expected outcome of the announced military operation.
