Yemeni government forces seize control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait, minister says
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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have seized key positions and established effective control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to Yemen's Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani and military sources. The military operation, which involved rapid advances along the coast supported by heavy Saudi air power, was launched to reverse earlier Houthi advances and clear the vital waterway.
Despite the government forces securing the strait, fighting with Houthi fighters reportedly continues in the surrounding area.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Emphasizes successful strait seizure and ongoing fighting via ministerial confirmation.
Daily Sabah (Istanbul, Turkey) (TR)Focuses on the launch of military operations to reverse Houthi advances.
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