Yemen: Houthi-government clashes intensify in western Taiz 'Battle of the Mountains'

Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi militants has intensified in the western countryside of Taiz, part of a broader 'Battle of the Mountains' that also spans Al Bayda, Marib, and Al Jawf. The escalation suggests a renewed Houthi offensive or government counter-push in a strategically important area near the port city of Taiz. The outcome could shift control of key high ground and affect supply lines, though the immediate front-line changes remain unclear.