Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say
Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday, while the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities, airports and military bases as fighting escalated on Yemen's western coast.
TL;DR
- Saudi-led coalition forces have recaptured key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- These areas were previously held by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
- The Houthis claimed to have attacked Saudi oil facilities, airports, and military bases.
- Fighting has escalated on Yemen's western coast.