# Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz

https://mins.news/en/item/70425

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-23 10:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/yemen-government-forces-claim-control-of-mount-qarfan-in-taiz?traffic_source=rss

> Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces say they have taken full control of strategic Mount Qarfan in Taiz after fierce battles with Iran-aligned Houthi fighters. A military commander said five Houthis were killed and 20 wounded. The Houthis have not immediately commented on the claim.

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