# Conflict escalates in Yemen as Houthis say they seized new strategic area

https://mins.news/en/video/99847

- France 24 English, 2026-10-14 13:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ9Vuol2sbc

> Yemen’s Houthi rebels released footage they said showed operations in Taiz governorate. Fighting with forces loyal to the internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has reportedly escalated sharply in recent weeks after the Houthis seized several strategically important areas.

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