# Yemen says forces advancing against Houthis near key Bab al-Mandab Strait

https://mins.news/en/item/94504

- France 24, 2026-10-10 13:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261010-yemen-says-forces-made-advances-against-houthis-around-key-waterway

> Yemen said on Saturday that its forces were moving against the Houthis around the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The report comes a week after the Saudi-backed government announced a counter-offensive to reclaim territory captured by the pro-Iran group in last month’s lightning offensive.

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