Saudi-Backed Yemen Forces Begin Operation to Retake Houthi Areas
Bloomberg 2026-10-05 01:02:26
Context: Yemen's internationally-recognized government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has initiated a large-scale military operation to reclaim areas controlled by the Houthi group, an Iran-backed faction. The move comes after weeks of heightened tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. The operation aims to recapture all Houthi-controlled territories.
Key Facts
- Yemen's internationally-recognized government launched a full-scale military operation to recapture areas under Houthi control.
- The Houthi group is backed by Iran, while the Yemeni government is backed by Saudi Arabia.
- The military operation follows weeks of escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.