Fighting Intensifies in Yemen, Raising Fresh Fears of All-Out War

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   Yemeni Government Launches Major Offensive to Recapture Houthi-Held Areas

   The Yemeni government has initiated a major military campaign to seize all territories controlled by Iran-backed Houthi forces. Recent escalations include a government offensive that has reportedly captured a key district and conducted 20 strikes in Taiz province. Simultaneously, Houthis report Saudi Arabia launched over 90 strikes in Houthi-controlled areas within 24 hours, with explosions heard in the capital, Sanaa. Casualties are rising, with the Yemeni army claiming over 1,500 Houthi losses in one day, while other reports indicate hundreds killed or injured as fighting intensifies.

   Why it matters

   The conflict involves a struggle for national control between the internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi movement. This escalation follows losses in the Red Sea and occurs amid broader regional tensions involving Saudi Arabia and Iran. The humanitarian situation is worsening as combat returns to populated provinces.

   What is confirmed

   • The Yemeni government is conducting a major military campaign to recapture all areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis.
   • Houthis claim Saudi Arabia launched more than 90 attacks in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen within a 24-hour period.
   • Explosions were reported in the Houthi-run capital of Sanaa amid reported Saudi attacks.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Yemeni government has taken a key district during its recent offensive.

   What to watch next

   • Verification of casualty figures from independent observers
   • Confirmation of the specific districts captured by government forces
   • Official responses from Saudi Arabia regarding the reported 90+ strikes
   Sources used for this update (18)

   1. note.com — イランからの手紙：英文の原文と部分翻訳｜Kinny
   2. israelpalestinenews.org — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Publish Letter to the American People
   3. The New York Times — Fighting Intensifies in Yemen, Raising Fears Further of All-Out War
   4. Al Jazeera — After Red Sea losses, Yemen’s government forces hold the line
   5. Reuters — Yemen carried out 20 strikes on Houthi targets in Taiz province, spokesperson says
   6. تسنیم — Yemen’s Taiz on Verge of Liberation by Ansarullah Forces
   7. The Times of Israel — Houthis say Saudis launched 94 strikes in areas in Yemen under their control in past 24 hours
   8. The Jerusalem Post — Saudi Arabia launched more than 90 attacks in Yemen in 24 hours, Houthis claim - report
   9. aljazeera.com — Iran war live: Fighting intensifies in Yemen, hundreds killed or injured
   10. Al Jazeera — Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours
   11. The Times of Israel — Loud blasts heard in Houthi-run Yemeni capital Sanaa amid reported Saudi attack
   12. The Times of Israel — Explosions heard in Sanaa as Houthis report 'Saudi aggression'; fire seen near Riyadh oil site
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