Yemen's leader announces counter-offensive as Houthis cut off supply route to besieged city
Summary
Yemen's government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has launched a new military operation to regain areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi fighters. The Houthis have recently cut off a key supply route to the city of Taiz, which remains under government control but is surrounded by Houthi forces.Key Facts
- Yemen's leader Rashad al-Alimi announced a major offensive to retake all territory held by the Houthis.
- The Iran-backed Houthi group has cut the main supply road to the city of Taiz, effectively encircling it.
- Taiz is a key front in Yemen's civil war and is currently held by government forces though under siege.
- The Houthis have seized large parts of the Red Sea coastline recently, including strategic areas near Taiz.
- Fighting continues in the al-Safiya area where Houthis now control a police station and a major road.
- Saudi forces have conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets, including in northern Yemen.
- Since 2015, Saudi Arabia leads a coalition supporting the Yemeni government mainly through airstrikes.
- The conflict has worsened with the ongoing wider Middle East tensions, contributing to a serious humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
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