Yemen's government launches major operation against Houthi rebels
Summary
Yemen's internationally recognized government said on October 4 that it had launched a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. On October 5, a Saudi-led coalition said its fighter jets were bombing the Houthis along the Red Sea coastline, and later said it had recaptured several key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to Yemeni officials.
Latest: A Saudi-led coalition says it has recaptured key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels, according to Yemeni officials.
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How it unfolded
Monday 5 October
A Saudi-led coalition says it has recaptured key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels, according to Yemeni officials.
- 14:28PBS NewsHourSaudi-backed coalition forces Houthis from several areas around key strait, Yemeni officials say
- 12:30LA TimesA Saudi-led coalition says its fighter jets are bombing Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
- 07:04The Philadelphia InquirerA Saudi-led coalition says its fighter jets are bombing Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Sunday 4 October
Yemen's internationally recognized government announced the launch of a major military operation against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
- 15:43ABC NewsYemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news
- 15:30The Philadelphia InquirerYemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news
- 14:06LA TimesYemen's government declares a major operation against Houthi rebels