Yemen’s Government Launches Major Operation Against Houthis Amid Regional Tensions

Yemen's government launches major operation against Houthis, while Iran and U.S. exchange proposals. Key developments in Middle East.

Editorial Desk

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Sanaa, Yemen — Yemen’s government has declared a major military operation against the Houthis, escalating tensions in the region as the Iran-backed rebels continue their advance on key territories.

The operation, announced by Rashad al-Alimi, head of the ruling Presidential Leadership Council, aims to reclaim areas controlled by the Houthis, who recently seized Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move comes after the rebels launched offensives against government forces in Taiz, disrupting vital supply routes and deepening the conflict.

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In related developments, Iran’s parliament speaker said the U.S. has put forward proposals through a mediator, while a commercial tanker reported explosions near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians, according to health officials, as violence continues to escalate in the region.

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