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Saudi-Backed Yemen Forces Begin Operation to Retake Houthi Areas

Bloomberg5 October 2026, 01:02 UTCYemen

Yemen’s internationally-recognized government launched a full-scale military bid to recapture all areas under the control of the Houthis following weeks of escalation between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg's Jill Disis breaks down the news. (Source: Bloomberg)

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