Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Air Campaign Targeting 324 Houthi Positions in Yemen

Saudi-led coalition attacks 324 Houthi targets in Yemen with 100 jets, securing Bab al-Mandab strait and supporting government forces.

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October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Saudi Arabia — A Saudi-led military coalition has launched a large-scale air operation targeting 324 high-value locations linked to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The campaign, which involved 100 fighter jets, was aimed at disrupting Houthi operations along the Red Sea coast and protecting key strategic areas, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The assault came as Yemen’s internationally recognized government seeks to reclaim territory lost to the rebels during recent conflicts.

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The coalition reported that the operation supported Yemeni forces in their ongoing effort to push back against the Houthis, who have made significant territorial gains in the region. Over 1,000 strikes were carried out as part of the campaign, with the first wave of attacks beginning at dawn, according to coalition sources.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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