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

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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.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:59:17 UTC.

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