Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis
The Yemeni military announced a broad set of strikes against Houthi targets on Monday, after the government declared a new campaign to retake all territory even as the Iran-backed group made fresh gains on the ground. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at the reasons behind this latest escalation in the long-running conflict.
Yemen's government has declared a major military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have advanced towards a key city. The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, have controlled the Yemeni capital Sanaa and large portions of the north-west since 2014. Despite facing multiple attacks from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and their Western allies, the Houthis have resisted.
Yemen's Saudi-backed government says it will launch a major military operation to recapture all areas under Houthi control until the country is free from the "terrorist militia," according to Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi. The Houthis responded to Saudi strikes by launching missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites, causing major fires.
The US, along with some regional and European nations, is providing intelligence and defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia. The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing for years, involving local armed groups supported by various regional and international actors.
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