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strikeOct 5, 2026

Yemen launches offensive to retake Houthi-held territory as war escalates

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TAIZ, Oct 5 — Yemen’s military backed by Saudi jets attacked Houthi targets on Monday as they launched an ambitious campaign to recapture all territory from the Iran-backed...

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    TAIZ, Oct 5 — Yemen’s military backed by Saudi jets attacked Houthi targets on Monday as they launched an ambitious campaign to recapture all territory from the Iran-backed...

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