WorldYemen leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory

Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, announced military operations to retake territory still held by the Iran-backed Houthis and restore state authority nationwide. He said forces would act under an approved plan until Yemen was liberated. A government spokesperson said 257 strikes on Saturday killed at least 700 Houthi fighters, according to initial estimates.

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