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  "id": 11943686,
  "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",
  "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": "RIYADH: Yemen's presidential council head, Rashad al-Alimi, declared the launch of a military operation on Sunday aimed at reclaiming all territories currently held by Iran-backed Houthi fighters. In a statement, al-Alimi proclaimed, \"I announce today the start of military operations to retake the remaining territories of the republic and extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire national territory.\"\n\nAlimi urged the armed forces, security forces, and all military formations to commence their designated missions, in line with approved plans, until the country is liberated from the control of the Houthi terrorist militia. The announcement signifies another significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with the Houthis, following a swift offensive by the Iran-backed group last month that resulted in their seizure of vast areas along the Red Sea coastline.\n\nEarlier on Sunday, multiple security sources informed AFP that the Houthis had effectively encircled Taiz, cutting off the primary supply route to the government-held city. Despite receiving support from Saudi Arabia, Yemen's government forces have struggled to repel the recent Houthi advances.",
  "summary": "Rashad al-Alimi orders forces to begin operations after Houthis encircle Taiz and cut the main supply route.",
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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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