Yemen leader announces major military operations against Iran-backed Houthis
Oct 4 (Reuters) - 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 seizing the territory under their control. "Today, I announce the start of military operations to retake the remaining territory of the republic and extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire national…
Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi, the leader of the Saudi-backed government, has announced the start of a major military operation to retake territory controlled by Iran-backed Houthis. In a televised address, al-Alimi said the goal is to extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire national territory.
The announcement comes as the Houthis have cut a vital supply road linking Taiz with Aden, the interim capital of the Saudi-backed government, according to security sources cited by AFP. The Houthis have taken control of the al-Safiya area, where they cut the main road and took control of the police station, effectively encircling Taiz city.
The Southern Transitional Council has declared readiness for mass mobilization to defend southern Yemen and its national project, following meetings in Aden, according to Ajel English.
Brief written by urgent.news from Al-Monitor, Jerusalem Post, Middle East Eye, Ajel English — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
