Yemen Government Launches Major Offensive to Retake Houthi-Held Areas
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government announced a major military campaign to retake all Houthi-controlled territory, marking a significant escalation in the long-running conflict. The offensive's scope and immediate success are uncertain, but it could alter the balance of power and impact regional stability.
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Yemen Government Launches Major Offensive Against Houthis; Tankers Hit in Hormuz
Yemen's internationally recognized government, led by the Presidential Leadership Council, has launched a major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held territory, including Sana'a. This operation, dubbed 'Yemen Dawn' and 'battle for liberation,' is supported by the Saudi-led coalition. Concurrently, two tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran recalled its ambassador to Yemen, signaling broader regional escalation.