Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory
Yemen's Saudi-backed government has announced a new military operation aimed at retaking all territories currently held by the Iran-backed Houthis. This declaration follows recent Houthi advances that severed a vital supply route to the besieged city of Taiz, resulting in over 70 deaths in a single day. In response to the escalating conflict, Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi oil infrastructure, citing recent Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen.
- ▪Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen's presidential council, officially announced the start of military operations to extend state authority across the entire national territory.
- ▪Houthi forces cut the main supply route linking the besieged city of Taiz with the interim capital of Aden, effectively surrounding the city.
- ▪More than 70 people were killed in fighting around Taiz and neighboring Lahj province over the past day, with significant casualties reported on both sides.
- ▪Houthi spokespersons claimed responsibility for launching ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites in Riyadh and Khurais in retaliation for alleged Saudi airstrikes.
- ▪The internationally recognized government has recently lost control of significant portions of the Red Sea coastline and areas near the Bab al-Mandab strait to Houthi offensives.
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Firefighters work on a fire after an alleged Saudi airstrike targeted a factory in Yemen’s capital of Sana’a on Sunday. Photograph: Houthi-Run Al-Masirah Tv Handout/EPAView image in fullscreenFirefighters work on a fire after an alleged Saudi airstrike targeted a factory in Yemen’s capital of Sana’a on Sunday. Photograph: Houthi-Run Al-Masirah Tv Handout/EPAYemenYemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territoryThe announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of TaizGuardian staff and agenciesSun 4 Oct 2026 20.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleYemen’s Saudi-backed government has announced the start of a new military operation to retake all territory held by the Houthis, even as the…
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