Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen

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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces recaptured the towns of Dhubab, Bab, and Hadeid around the Bab al-Mandab strait from Houthi rebels on Monday, following a major offensive supported by Saudi-led coalition airstrikes. This counter-offensive aims to reclaim territory lost to the Houthis, who had recently advanced in the south-west and cut a vital supply route to Taiz.

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Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territoryForces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around Bab al-Mandab strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said on Monday. The officials said forces allied with the internationally recognized government have retaken the crucial town of Dhubab just north of the strait.

Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen

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