Yemeni Government Forces Launch Major Offensive and Claim Territorial Gains Against Houthis

Yemen's internationally recognized government has launched a major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held territory, with forces claiming to seize key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Key points

• Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, announced the start of military operations to restore state authority.
• The army of Yemen's internationally recognized government stated it seized the Dhubab district and cut off Houthi supply lines.
• The offensive follows weeks of fighting after a fragile 2022 truce collapsed in July and Houthi forces advanced along the western coast.

Why it matters

The escalation marks a significant turning point in the prolonged Yemeni civil war following the collapse of a 2022 truce, threatening further civilian displacement and heightening instability near critical international shipping lanes.