https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemeni-forces-claim-strategic-district-amid-intensified-houthi-clashesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemeni-forces-claim-strategic-district-amid-intensified-houthi-clasheshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemeni-forces-claim-strategic-district-amid-intensified-houthi-clashes#u60370Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:13:21 +0000Yemeni government forces have captured a strategic district amid an escalation in ground fighting against Houthi rebels. The conflict is currently centered on the west, where Houthis are pushing toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This surge in violence has resulted in at least 60 deaths, including civilians. In response to the Houthi offensive, the Yemeni government has launched its own air attacks against Houthi targets to reclaim ground and secure the critical waterway.Why it mattersThe Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a vital shipping lane connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Control over this