# Yemeni government forces launch air strikes on Houthi targets

https://mins.news/en/item/48432

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-07 13:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/7/yemen-govt-forces-launch-air-strikes-on-houthi-targets?traffic_source=rss

> Yemeni government forces say they carried out air strikes against Houthi positions in several parts of the country. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the group downed three Saudi drones in the previous 24 hours. The sides are fighting for control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, while the Houthis have declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacked Saudi shipping.

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