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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces launched a rapid military operation on Monday to retake coastal areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, expelling Iran-backed Houthis from most seized zones. The government claims this action follows a previous seizure of territory last month, marking a significant shift in regional control near the strait.

Key points

• Saudi-backed Yemeni forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha.
• The operation pushed the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month.

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Coverage is limited to the government's official statement regarding the military advance and expulsion; specific casualty figures, exact dates of the previous seizure, or the full scope of the Houthis' movements are not provided.

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