https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-fighters-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-in-country-s-southwestContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-fighters-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-in-country-s-southwesthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-fighters-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-in-country-s-southwest#u62290Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:16:35 +0000Houthi rebels launched a wave of attacks Tuesday against southern Saudi Arabia, wounding 73 people and starting fires at utilities and oil facilities. Simultaneously, Yemeni government forces have conducted air strikes against Houthi targets. Both sides are currently fighting for control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This follows a period of heavy casualties in Taiz and Hodeidah, where over 140 combatants died between Saturday and Sunday. Saudi-backed forces continue efforts to block Houthi movement toward critical maritime access points.Why it mattersThe Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a vital shippin https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-fighters-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-in-country-s-southwesthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-fighters-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-in-country-s-southwest#u60227Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:57:50 +0000Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels has intensified across Taiz and Hodeidah. Military sources report more than 140 combatants died between midday Saturday and early Sunday. Recent violence includes a Houthi missile strike on a primary road that killed four people. Clashes in Taiz alone have killed over 60 people, including civilians. These engagements center on the Red Sea gateway, where Saudi-backed forces are fighting to prevent Houthi advances toward strategic maritime access points.Why it mattersThe conflict focuses on the Al-Kudhah area of western Taiz province. C https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-fighters-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-in-country-s-southwesthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-fighters-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-in-country-s-southwest#u58110Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:31:20 +0000Over 120 people have been killed in a sharp escalation of fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters in the country's southwest. Clashes are concentrated in western Taiz province, specifically the Al-Kudhah area, where Houthis are attempting to push toward a key Red Sea strait. The Yemeni army reports it has recaptured Houthi-held military positions and conducted counterattacks, while Houthi shelling in Taiz has triggered a new wave of civilian displacement.Why it mattersThe conflict represents some of the fiercest escalation on Yemen's western front in years. Cont