WorldThe escalation in Yemen is a turning point

Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have launched Operation Yemen’s Dawn and advanced towards the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, where they are fighting reinforced Houthi positions near Dhubab and its airport. The escalation raises the risk of a region-wide war. Whether the government can consolidate coastal gains, secure the strait and open a path to negotiations remains uncertain.

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