Red Sea coast gains leave Houthis exposed
Red Sea coast gains leave Houthis exposed newspress_en Fri, 09/18/2026 - 13:35 Politics While the events unfolding in Yemen appear to be swinging in the Houthis’ favour, the fight has just begun, and the Iran-backed group is already struggling to hold territories it took over in the past week. Ferocious fighting continues around the sprawling governorates of Marib and al-Jawf, both rich in…
The Red Sea coast has exposed the Houthis' vulnerabilities as fierce fighting continues in governorates of Marib, al-Jawf, and al-Bayda, all rich in resources. Government forces have regained the offensive momentum and are cutting Houthi supply lines and drone-striking their fighters. Houthi forces have shown no progress in the strategically important Kahbub area, while government forces have become more organized and prepared to defend and launch operations against Houthi positions along the coast and in western Taiz.
The Houthis face difficulties in recovering thousands of bodies and evacuating wounded fighters, as government air strikes continue to target their trenches. The rapid advances by Houthi rebels have complicated US pressure on Iran, and the Houthis' takeover of Bab al-Mandab cannot be tolerated. Despite initial successes, Houthi gains are proving difficult to maintain, with the situation on the Yemeni battlefield still unpredictable.
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