Yemeni government forces claimed Monday to have retaken key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital chokepoint for global trade, as they launch a renewed campaign to roll back recent gains made by the Iran-backed Houthi movement.
The government forces, which are backed by Saudi Arabia, have “begun implementing a strategic offensive operation” against the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, according to a military spokesperson.
CNN’s Nic Robertson reports from the Middle East and military analyst USAF Col. Cedric Leighton (retired) explains the offensive.
0:00 Saudi-backed Yemeni forces claim to have retaken key positions near strait
0:32 Statement from the head of Yemen’s Presidential Council
1:11 CNN’s Nic Robertson reports on the Yemeni claims and Houthi response
3:43 Saudi/Pakistan/Turkey military alliance to support Yemeni forces in campaign against Houthis
4:37 CNN military analyst on what needs to happen for Yemeni forces to succeed
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