Yemeni Government Forces Continue Operation Against Iran-Backed Houthis
Yemen's government forces are continuing a military operation launched Sunday against the Iran-backed Houthi movement, aiming to regain territory previously lost to the group.
Yemeni government armed forces are continuing a military operation that began on Sunday, targeting the Iran-backed Houthi movement. The operation's stated aim is to recapture territory that government forces had previously lost to Houthi control.
Background to the conflict
The Houthi movement, which receives backing from Iran, controls large parts of Yemen and has long been one of the country's dominant armed factions, repeatedly clashing with the internationally recognized government. The current operation forms part of this long-running conflict, in which both sides periodically fight for control over various regions and population centers.
Government forces launched the operation on Sunday with the clear goal of restoring their presence in areas previously seized by the Houthis. At this stage, no further details have been released about the specific course of the operation, the scale of forces involved, or the exact locations where fighting is taking place.
The conflict between Yemen's recognized government and the Houthi movement has persisted for years and is shaped significantly by the broader regional situation, in which Iran is widely regarded as the Houthis' main external backer. Military operations of this kind occur periodically in the country, as neither side has managed to fully consolidate control over the entire territory.
It remains unclear when the operation might conclude or what its ultimate outcome will be. The situation is described as still unfolding, with further details on the fighting possibly to be released in the coming days.
