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Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia

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

What happened

Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:21:56 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Iran war live: Houthis claim ‘direct hits’ on Saudi airbase after strikes

  2. Yemen’s Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz

  3. Fighting in Yemen intensifies, Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

  4. Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

  5. Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia

  6. Brent crude jumps above $108 after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

Sources

The original report was published by Al Jazeera. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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