Yemeni forces claim seizure of Dhubab, positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis

The internationally recognized Yemeni government, backed by the Saudi-led coalition, has launched a major offensive to reclaim Houthi-held territory, including strategic sites near Bab el-Mandeb. This operation is supported by extensive Saudi-led air operations and coincides with US affirmation of its security commitments to Saudi Arabia. The offensive's success and the full extent of Houthi retaliation remain uncertain, but regional tensions are escalating.

Yemeni government-aligned forces, specifically the Southern Giants Brigades, claim to have seized Dhubab and strategic sites near the Bab el-Mandeb strait from Houthi control. While multiple sources report these claims, ground control remains largely unverified, and the durability of any gains is uncertain. This operation, reportedly named 'Dawn of Yemen,' aims to reverse Houthi territorial control in the critical maritime chokepoint area.