# The escalation in Yemen is a turning point

https://mins.news/en/item/97699

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-13 08:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/13/the-escalation-in-yemen-is-a-turning-point?traffic_source=rss

> 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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