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Yemeni forces retake key Red Sea port city from Houthis
Original: Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive
Yemeni forces have recaptured a strategic Red Sea port city from the Iran-backed Houthi movement in a major counteroffensive, according to news reports. The city's recovery is seen as a significant setback for the Houthis, who have used Red Sea ports for supplies and, more recently, for attacks on shipping. Observers are watching whether the offensive will alter the balance of power in Yemen's long-running war and affect maritime security in the region.
Why now: A significant battlefield development in Yemen's war with potential implications for Red Sea shipping security amid regional tensions.
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- Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive · CNBC
- Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive · CNBC
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