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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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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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Dozens reportedly killed as Yemeni forces battle major Houthi offensive in Taiz
Yemeni government forces said they killed more than 30 Houthi fighters during clashes across several fronts in Taiz. The forces also said their warplanes carried out six airstrikes targeting Houthi positions and gatherings. Yemeni government forces said Thursday that they launched attacks against Houthi positions…