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Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive

Al Jazeera Sunday 16 August 2026, 04:09 UTC 1 min read
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Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive NewsFeed Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after the Houthis stepped up attacks on government-held areas, including Marib and the strategic port of Makha. The escalation has raised fears the country could return to full-scale war. Published On 16 Aug 2026

Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive NewsFeed Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after the Houthis stepped up attacks on government-held areas, including Marib and the strategic port of Makha. The escalation has raised fears the country could return to full-scale war. Published On 16 Aug 2026
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