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Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis

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The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.

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Section: Middle East
By: Sebastian Usher, Tinshui Yeung
Published: Oct 4, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 4, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC

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The head of Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced it will wage an all out war in an effort to take all territory held by the

The Annapurna ExpressYemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis

Yemen's internationally recognized government says it has launched a major military operation against Iran-backed Houthi rebels

aol.comYemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news

This threatens to open a new front in the Iran war, further entangling the US in a regional conflict Read more at The Business Times.

The Business TimesSingaporeSaudi-backed Yemeni government declares war against Houthis

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Houthis

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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The Saudi-backed government of Yemen on Sunday announced a major military campaign against the Houthi militia, a key Iranian ally, plunging the Middle East even deeper into war. The Iran-backed Houthi militia said it had targeted a refinery in Riyadh belofacebook.com3 hr. ago
Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from HouthisThe Annapurna Express1 hr. ago
Yemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast newsaol.com8 hr. ago
Yemen's government declares counter-offensive as Houthis cut vital route to besieged cityFrance 24France15 hr. ago
Saudi-backed Yemeni government declares war against HouthisThe Business TimesSingapore4 hr. ago
Yemen's Leader Announces Start of Military Operation Against Houthis to Reclaim TerritoryNacionale News9 hr. ago
Yemen government launches major ground offensive as Houthis advance on TaizYnetnews13 hr. ago
Saudi-led coalition pledges continued support for Yemeni government against HouthisAnadolu AjansıTürkiye3 hr. ago
Yemen's Government Launches Major Offensive as Houthi Missiles Reach Saudi Arabia's CapitalLatin Times4 hr. ago
Yemeni government to launch military campaign to reclaim Houthi-controlled territoryMiddle East Eye16 hr. ago
Yemen Declares Large-Scale War on Houthis: 100,000-Strong Army Supported by Saudi Arabia Will Try to Regain CНаша Ніва9 hr. ago
Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Saudi oil facility as Yemen war continuesWashington Times13 hr. ago

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