Saudi-Backed Force Seizes Strategic Bab al-Mandab Coast, Pushes Houthis Away

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Yemeni force-backed by Saudi Arabia has reportedly dealt heavy blow to the Houthi militia, and gained control of several parts, which the Iran-backed group recently captured.

The coalition force has seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab while pushing away the Houthis from several areas around the key strait, according to reports.

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Notably, Houthis claimed new territorial gains against the Houthis in southwestern Taiz province on Tuesday, expanding a major military offensive launched a day earlier that has seen them retake strategic areas along the country’s western coast.

After Saudi-backed offensive started in Yemen, Houthis have attacked key locations in Saudi Arabia including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, the Abha international airport and the Khamis Mushait military base.

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Yemeni government forces reported new territorial gains against the Houthis in southwestern Taiz province on Tuesday, expanding a major military offensive launched a day earlier that has seen them retake strategic areas along the country’s western coast and around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.