Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes
According to the United Nations, nearly 700 people have been killed and thousands injured in the fighting.
Houthis are advancing on Yemen's highlands, threatening to cut off the Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed forces, despite recent reports that US President Donald Trump may have canceled potential military strikes on the group at the last minute. The conflict has now spilled into the Middle East, raising concerns about global energy security.
US rebuffed Saudi Arabia's calls to join the fight in Yemen, causing US and Saudi military forces to clash in recent days. The Houthis have extended their control over Yemen's capital and Red Sea coast for the past month, displacing thousands of people and causing numerous casualties. The strategic Kahboub Mountains, located in Taiz and Lahij provinces, have become a focal point for the ongoing fighting, with the Houthis seeking to solidify their recent gains and government forces attempting to mount a counteroffensive.
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