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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory

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The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz

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Section: World news
By: Guardian staff reporter
Published: Oct 5, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 5, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

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Saudi coalition blames Houthi group for the missile attack on the main international airport in Riyadh.

Al JazeeraQatarYemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport again: What to know

“We may. We’re going to look at it,” Trump said. “We just found out about the recent attack. So we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly.”

FortuneTrump weighs whether US should join Saudi Arabia's fight against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.

Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyLatest Attack By Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels On Saudi Airport Kills 1, Injures 11

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Taiz

City in Janad, Yemen

Taiz is a city in southwestern Yemen. It is located in the Yemeni highlands, near the port city of Mocha on the Red Sea, at an elevation of about 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. It is the capital of Taiz Governorate. As of 2023, the city has an estimated population of approximately 940,600 residents, making it the third largest city in Yemen.

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Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport again: What to knowAl JazeeraQatar23 hr. ago
How a series of miscalculations restarted Saudi Arabia’s war in YemenCNNUnited States2 days ago
Trump weighs whether US should join Saudi Arabia's fight against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in YemenFortune2 days ago
Yemen government forces strike back against the HouthisTaipei Times2 days ago
Latest Attack By Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels On Saudi Airport Kills 1, Injures 11Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty36 hr. ago
Saudi-led coalition launches large-scale operation, destroys 136 Houthi targetsGulf News3 days ago
Yemen’s Houthis renew warning over Saudi airports after latest deadly Riyadh attackThe Straits TimesSingapore33 hr. ago
Yemen’s Houthis renew warning over Saudi airports after deadly Riyadh attackThe Business TimesSingapore32 hr. ago
Yemen's Houthis Warn Passengers Not to Use Saudi AirportsTempo.co English33 hr. ago
Saudi says no Houthi truce until Yemen govt regains territory: Regional source to AFP - Region - WorldAhram OnlineEgypt2 days ago
Saudi-backed forces launch campaign against Houthis in YemenCrypto Briefing10 hr. ago
Saudi-led coalition launches major strikes on HouthisAaj English TV3 days ago

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