Yemen's leader announces counter-offensive as Houthis cut off supply route to besieged city

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What happened

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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  1. Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones

  2. 'Debris field' found from medical flight missing over Atlantic en route to Boston

  3. Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Aramco facilities in Riyadh

  4. Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' to keep US ahead in AI race

  5. Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory

  6. Yemen's leader announces counter-offensive as Houthis cut off supply route to besieged city

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