Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages

Government forces say dozens of Houthi fighters killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.Yemen’s government-aligned forces say they have repelled Houthi attacks along several fronts in the southwestern governorate of Taiz as heavy fighting continues in the Arab world’s poorest country.Colonel Majid al-Nuzaili, spokesman for the Saudi Arabia-backed government forces, said on Thursday that the Iran-aligned Houthis launched coordinated attacks on Wednesday night in a bid to reach positions on a key road connecting the Aden, Lahj and Taiz governorates.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taizlist 2 of 3How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?list 3 of 3Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gainsend of listBut government forces repelled the attacks, killing and wounding dozens of Houthi fighters, he said.There was no immediate comment from the Houthis on the government’s report.The renewed hostilities come amid mounting regional tensions set off by the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.The Houthis, who...