Saudi-Led Airstrikes Target Houthi Siege Around Yemeni City of Taiz

Saudi-led airstrikes target Houthi positions around Taiz as a tightening rebel siege worsens the humanitarian crisis.

Saudi-led coalition warplanes launched aerial bombardments around the strategic Yemeni city of Taiz to counter an ongoing encirclement by Houthi rebels. The intensifying ground offensive by Iran-backed fighters threatens to tighten their grip on the vital urban center. Aid agencies warn that the escalating violence is deepening a severe humanitarian crisis across the region.

• The tactical goalHouthi forces are attempting to secure full control over Taiz to sever the main connection between government-held southern territories and the Red Sea.
• The regional impactRelief organisations report that the worsening conflict and renewed fighting are severely restricting aid delivery and threatening civilian safety.

What's new · 1d agoAid agencies warned that the ongoing escalation and renewed fighting across the country are severely worsening the humanitarian crisis.