In Yemen, Government Forces Launch Counter-Offensive Backed by Riyadh
Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi air power, have initiated a strategic counter-offensive against Houthi rebels, claiming progress on several fronts, though Houthis deny these claims and remain composed.
Thomas Rivière
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-04
In Yemen, government forces, supported by Saudi air power, launched a so-called “strategic” counter-offensive over the weekend, according to France 24.
These forces claim to have made advances on several fronts against the pro-Iranian Houthi rebels, following several weeks of setbacks.
However, the Houthis deny these claims and maintain their composure in the face of the offensive, holding their position in the conflict.
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