Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz

Major General Abdulaziz al-Majidi says five Houthi fighters killed and 20 wounded after ‘fierce battles’.Yemen’s Saudi-backed government forces say they have taken full control of strategic Mount Qarfan in the western governorate of Taiz during a battle with Iran-aligned Houthi fighters.Government forces, assisted by local fighters, secured Mount Qarfan on Tuesday, the Yemen Armed Forces Media Center said in a statement, as the warring sides battle for control of highlands overlooking the Red Sea coast.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4UN warns of rising Yemen displacement as thousands flee to Djiboutilist 2 of 4G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabialist 3 of 4Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf faces ‘dangerous phase’ amid Iran warlist 4 of 4Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthisend of listThe chief of staff for the Taiz military axis, Major General Abdulaziz al-Majidi, said troops engaged in “fierce battles” with Houthi rebels, killing five Houthi fighters, wounding 20 and achieving the “restoration of control” of the mountain.The seizure of Mount Qarfan would give Yemen’s government forces commanding fire...