Houthis battle for strategic heights in Yemen as thousands more flee homes
Summary
Fighting continues in Yemen between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces over strategic mountains near the Red Sea. The conflict has caused hundreds of deaths and displaced over 158,000 people, while the United States reportedly prepared airstrikes against the Houthis but then canceled them.Key Facts
- The Houthis and Yemeni government forces are fighting for control of the Kahboub Mountains near the Red Sea.
- Controlling these mountains would allow the Houthis to cut off government-held southern coastal areas.
- More than 674 people have been killed and over 158,000 have fled their homes due to the renewed fighting.
- The Houthis seized Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the port of Mocha, recently.
- Yemeni government forces claimed to have struck Houthi fighters and downed a drone near Taiz.
- Saudi Arabia has carried out over 157 air attacks against the Houthis, including attacks that killed civilians.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has asked the US to join the fight, but Washington has so far declined.
- The New York Times reported that President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on the Houthis but canceled them at the last minute.
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