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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces captured key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as part of a major offensive against Houthi rebels.
Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, have seized key positions along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This advance marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict. The government announced a broader offensive aimed at reclaiming territories currently held by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Military sources confirmed the capture of districts vital to controlling the strategic waterway.
The seizure of territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait holds considerable strategic importance. This strait is a crucial chokepoint for global maritime trade, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The offensive signals a potential shift in the conflict's dynamics, with implications for regional stability and international shipping lanes.
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Left: Al-Monitor reports that Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and launched an offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis.
Center: Reuters reports that Yemeni government forces seized a district by the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, citing military sources.
Right: The National (UAE) reports on Yemeni government forces attacking Houthi positions near Bab Al Mandeb.
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By Timour Azhari and Mohammed GhobariRIYADH, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and government sources said,...
By Mohammed Ghobari, Timour Azhari and Eman AbouhassiraADEN, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government said on Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to...
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By Mohammed Ghobari and Timour AzhariOct 5 (Reuters) - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and government sources said, as they...
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and government sources said, as they fought to reverse last month's advances...
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