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Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis

The Yemeni military announced a broad set of strikes against Houthi targets on Monday, after the government declared a new campaign to retake all territory even as the Iran-backed group made fresh gains on the ground. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at the reasons behind this latest escalation in the long-running conflict.

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Yemen launches major offensive against Saudi Arabian air-supported Huti in Taiz

The Government of Yemen is launching a major offensive against the Huti rebels with the help of Saudi Arabia: it will support from the air, while Yemeni air forces fight on the ground. Intense fighting took place in the Yemeni province of Taizz, in the south-west of Yemen and surrounded by a mountain chain with access to Aden; if the Huti take control of these areas, they could cut these routes and threaten the transport of supplies. After taking over Moca, the Red Sea Coast, the Perim, Hanish and Kamaran islands, the Huties ordered a blockade against ships linked to Saudi Arabia.

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Yemen's government declares counter-offensive as Houthis cut vital route to besieged city

The ​leader of ​Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a ​major ‌military ⁠operation against the Iran-backed Houthis ‌on Sunday aimed at ⁠recapturing territory under their control. The announcement came as Houthi forces cut off a vital supply route to the besieged government-held city of Taiz, according to several security sources.

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Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Aramco facilities in Riyadh

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacks in Riyadh, including on facilities belonging to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. This follows reports from residents of flames and smoke rising from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital. Meanwhile, the Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching dozens of strikes on Sanaa, warning that they will continue to respond to any escalation with further escalation. Here’s Jennie Shin with more on the situation on the ground.