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strikeOct 5, 2026

Saudi coalition backs Yemen government offensive with 100 warplanes

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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 group.

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  • Imogen GarfinkelBy Imogen Garfinkel

    Saudi coalition backs Yemen government offensive with 100 warplanes taking part in dawn strikes against Iran-backed Houthis 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-back…

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