Yemeni Government Airstrikes Hit Houthis in Taiz Amid Red Sea Crisis

Yemen’s internationally recognized government conducted 20 airstrikes in the Taiz governorate against Iran-aligned Houthi positions. These strikes reportedly hit Houthi fighters, equipment, and troop movements in an area critical for Red Sea access. The Houthis have recently strengthened their control over the Red Sea coastline and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key global shipping lane.

• Yemeni government air force conducted 20 airstrikes in Taiz governorate.
• Targeted positions belonged to the Iran-aligned Houthi terrorist group.
• Operations aimed at disrupting Houthi control over the Red Sea coast.
• Taiz’s strategic location is key to Houthi access to Aden and the Red Sea.
• Houthis recently seized much of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
• The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is crucial for approximately 15 percent of global maritime trade.