Houthis have cut the main supply road between Taiz and Aden, intensifying the siege of Taiz and prompting a major counteroffensive by Yemen's government.

Houthi rebels captured Turbah and pushed closer to Taiz after recent Red Sea gains. The advance threatens government supply routes and sharpens regional pressure on Saudi-backed forces.

The Saudi-led coalition joined Yemen’s “Dawn of Yemen” offensive with 100 warplanes, targeting Houthis and regaining key positions near Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

The ​leader of ​Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a ​major ‌military ⁠operation against the Iran-backed Houthis ‌on Sunday aimed at ⁠recapturing territory under their control.…