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  "id": 11942394,
  "title": "Yemen’s presidency announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/yemens-presidency-announces-military-operation-to-retake-houthi-held",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T14:06:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/04/yemen-presidency-announces-military-operation-to-retake-houthi-held-territory"
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  "account": "In a statement on Sunday, Yemen's presidential council head Rashad al-Alimi announced the commencement of a military operation aimed at reclaiming territories currently held by Iran-backed Houthi fighters. Speaking to AFP, al-Alimi emphasized the resumption of all military missions, stating that the armed forces, security forces, and all military formations will adhere to approved plans until the nation's liberation from Houthi influence. This announcement comes following the Houthi group's recent rapid offensive last month, during which they seized significant portions of the Red Sea coastline. Earlier on Sunday, security sources indicated to AFP that the Houthis had effectively encircled Taiz, effectively cutting off the main supply route to the government-held city, despite Saudi-backed support.",
  "summary": "Rashad al-Alimi orders forces to begin operations after Houthis encircle Taiz and cut the main supply route.",
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        "published": "2026-10-04T13:39:21.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Yemen’s presidency announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/yemens-presidency-announces-military-operation-to-retake-houthi-held-11943686",
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  "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."
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