Yemen Government Announces Major Offensive to Dislodge Houthi Militia
Yemen's internationally recognized government has announced a major offensive against the Houthi militia, aiming to liberate the country from their control. The move follows recent Houthi military successes, but the government faces significant challenges in dislodging the entrenched militia. The offensive's prospects are uncertain, and it could escalate the conflict in the region.
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Yemen Government Launches Major Offensive Against Houthis; Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks
The internationally recognized Yemeni government, supported by the Saudi-led coalition, has launched a major offensive to reclaim Houthi-held territory, including strategic sites near Bab el-Mandeb. Concurrently, two tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Houthis claim new attacks in Saudi Arabia, indicating a broader regional escalation. Confidence in the offensive's immediate success and the full scope of Houthi retaliatory capabilities remains medium.