Yemeni forces strike Houthi sites in Taiz, clash near Bab al-Mandab

Yemeni government forces conducted airstrikes on Houthi positions in Al-Kadha, west of Taiz, and reported clashes on the Kahboub front near Bab al-Mandab, claiming to have inflicted losses. The strikes and battles indicate continued active conflict in the strategic Bab al-Mandab area, which is critical for global shipping. The extent of Houthi losses and any impact on shipping lanes remain unverified.