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The Saudi-led coalition-backed government is retaking towns near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait amid a broader offensive. Houthis have pushed into Taiz and other western areas, with air support and thousands of troops involved. The operation follows recent gains by the Houthis and marks a renewed phase in Yemen’s civil war.
A Saudi-backed government offensive is pushing to recapture areas along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including Bab al-Mandab and Mayun Island, as clashes with Houthi forces intensify. Authorities report dozens of civilian casualties and continued fighting on multiple fronts amid a volatile regional confrontation.