{
  "id": 11793614,
  "title": "Yemeni forces say strikes conducted against Houthi targets in Sanaa, Saada",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yemeni-forces-say-strikes-conducted-against-houthi-targets-in-sanaa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T23:07:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/yemeni-forces-say-strikes-conducted-houthi-targets-sanaa-saada"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yemeni forces reported conducting strikes against Houthi targets in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa and the group's stronghold of Saada on Sunday morning. The Yemen Armed Forces, aligned with the internationally recognized government, spokesman stated that the strikes targeted what they referred to as \"vital targets,\" though no additional details were provided. The Houthi-run Al Masirah TV earlier reported an attack by Saudi Arabia on Sanaa, though Saudi Arabia had not yet confirmed the claim. While the conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed government largely halted after a 2022 truce, fighting has resurfaced as a result of the ongoing war between Iran and the United States. The flare-up began in July when the Houthis imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, attacking Saudi territory and shipping, while Houthi forces also expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast. In response, Saudi Arabia has carried out air strikes in Yemen and provided support to government forces in their efforts to counter the Houthis.",
  "summary": "Yemeni forces say strikes conducted against Houthi targets in Sanaa, Saada Yemen's armed forces said early on Sunday it was conducting strikes against the Houthis in the capital Sanaa and the group's stronghold Saada. A spokesperson for Yemen's armed forces, which are aligned with the internationally recognised government, said forces were targeting what he described as \"vital targets\", without…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Yemen's Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reports Saudi attack on Sanaa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yemens-houthi-run-al-masirah-tv-reports-saudi-attack-on-sanaa",
        "published": "2026-10-03T21:49:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties, attacks Sanaa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yemens-army-claims-over-1-500-houthi-casualties-attacks-sanaa",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:24:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Yemeni army vows continued strikes on Houthi capabilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yemeni-army-vows-continued-strikes-on-houthi-capabilities",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:40:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Yemen conducts strikes against Houthi stronghold, capital city of Sanaa as conflict deepens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/yemen-conducts-strikes-against-houthi-stronghold-capital-city-of",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:12:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}