Yemen govt forces hit back as conflict with Houthis intensifies

Government forces in Yemen launched a series of military offensives against Houthi rebels along the Red Sea coast on Sunday. The escalation follows the recent capture of the port city of Mokha and a strategic island on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by Houthi forces. In response to the government's counter-offensive, Houthi rebels fired projectiles into neighboring Saudi Arabia, a key backer of the Yemeni government.

The Yemeni government has pledged to deploy additional troops to the Red Sea region to regain control. The conflict remains centered on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime corridor for international shipping, as both sides intensify their efforts to secure territory in the area.