{
  "id": 12305635,
  "title": "Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/saudi-backed-yemeni-forces-expel-houthi-rebels-from-several-areas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T05:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261006/saudi-backed-yemeni-forces-expel-houthi-rebels-from-several-areas-around-key-strait-officials-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yemeni officials announced on Monday that Saudi-led coalition forces had reclaimed control of several key areas surrounding the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Simultaneously, the Houthis reported ongoing assaults on Saudi oil installations, airports, and military bases as the conflict intensified along Yemen's western coastline. According to Yemeni officials, government forces had reoccupied the pivotal town of Dhubab, located just north of the strait, a vital maritime link between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. They also claimed the capture of Bab and Hadeid towns, with witnesses observing government tanks and troops entering these locations. The offensive unfolded as part of a broader operation initiated early Monday, supported by aerial bombardment from the Saudi military coalition. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesperson, asserted in a pre-recorded statement that the rebels had employed ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, in attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport.",
  "summary": "ADEN, Yemen — Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels , Yemeni officials said Monday, while the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities, airports and military bases as fighting escalated on Yemen’s western coast. The Yemeni officials said forces allied with the…",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T09:46:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/yemeni-government-forces-drive-houthis-from-bab-el-mandeb-strait",
        "published": "2026-10-05T16:36:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Yemeni authorities and political groups back armed forces against Houthis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/yemeni-authorities-and-political-groups-back-armed-forces-against",
        "published": "2026-10-05T18:27:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/yemeni-government-forces-drive-houthis-from-bab-el-mandeb-strait",
        "published": "2026-10-06T01:29:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/saudi-backed-yemeni-forces-expel-houthi-rebels-from-several-areas-12308928",
        "published": "2026-10-06T05:37:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Yemeni forces secure Bab Al Mandeb, UAE-Jordan launch $2.3bn railway and Eagle Hills signs Syria projects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/yemeni-forces-secure-bab-al-mandeb-uae-jordan-launch-2-3bn-railway",
        "published": "2026-10-06T05:43:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Saudi-Backed Yemeni Forces Expel Houthis From Several Areas Around key strait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/saudi-backed-yemeni-forces-expel-houthis-from-several-areas-around",
        "published": "2026-10-06T05:48:51.000Z"
      }
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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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