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Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis, as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if US attacks.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 UTC.

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

  2. Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

  3. Yemen presidency announces military drive to retake all Houthi territory

  4. Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis

  5. Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy

  6. Yemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news

  7. Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks

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