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Yemen fighting kills 60+ as Houthis and troops clash

9/7/2026

Summary

Yemen Forces Recapture

Yemen’s government forces and Houthi rebels clashed in Taiz province, killing over 60 people, including civilians.
The Yemeni military recaptured Hais district south of Hodeidah, linking Hodeidah, Taiz and Ibb provinces.
UN OCHA reported about 1,800 families displaced over two days as fighting intensified in Taiz.
Al Jazeera said a missile strike in Taiz killed 26 government soldiers, 31 Houthis and six civilians.

Summary

Saudi Secures Red Sea

Saudi Arabia announced a mission to build an international alliance protecting the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.
Bab al-Mandeb handles about 10% of global maritime trade, making fighting there a threat to worldwide shipping.
Analysts warn that disruption of Bab al-Mandeb could raise already soaring global goods prices after Hormuz closure.
Saudi-backed forces consider recapturing Hais district crucial to prevent Houthi dominance over the maritime corridor.

History

Historical Context

On 26 March 2015 Saudi Arabia led a nine-nation coalition in Operation Decisive Storm to restore President Hadi and imposed a naval blockade that choked regional shipping. The intervention sparked a humanitarian crisis and, after a stalemate by 2019, most combat paused in 2024. Renewed fighting in Taiz and Saudi plans for a Red Sea alliance revive those 2015 security concerns.

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Yemen Forces Recapture

Yemen’s government forces and Houthi rebels clashed in Taiz province, killing over 60 people, including civilians.
The Yemeni military recaptured Hais district south of Hodeidah, linking Hodeidah, Taiz and Ibb provinces.
UN OCHA reported about 1,800 families displaced over two days as fighting intensified in Taiz.
Al Jazeera said a missile strike in Taiz killed 26 government soldiers, 31 Houthis and six civilians.

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