Map showing areas of conflict between Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthis

Yemeni government launches offensive to reclaim territory from Iran-backed Houthis

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The Yemeni government has initiated an offensive aimed at regaining control of all areas held by the Iran-backed Houthi forces. This move follows weeks after the Houthis captured the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait in a rapid offensive that caused government forces to collapse. Despite preparations for a counterattack, the Houthis have retained the initiative on the ground.

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