# Saudi-led forces launch airstrikes to break Houthi siege of Taiz

https://mins.news/en/item/104755

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-18 01:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/18/saudi-led-forces-try-to-break-houthi-siege-of-taiz-with-airstrikes?traffic_source=rss

> Saudi-led forces say they struck multiple positions around the Yemeni city of Taiz in an effort to end the Houthi siege. Taiz has become a new frontline in the war between the internationally recognised government and Houthi fighters.

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