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Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.
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Shia Islamist organization in Yemen
The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance.
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Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territory
The strikes targeted the al-Jawf and Marib provinces, as well as the strategic Ras al-Ara and al-Saqiya near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, said spokesperson Yahya Saree.