Yemen fighting intensifies as government forces retake key areas near Bab el-Mandeb

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Published 6 Oct 2026, 7:08 pm·1 d ago·1 min read

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Forces loyal to the government is the man bswuugdud xForces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday.

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