Yemeni government escalates attacks against Houthis: What’s next?

The internationally recognised government in Yemen says that its forces have conducted more than 100 military operations against the Houthi armed group, also known as Ansar Allah, in the past 24 hours as fighting spreads in the country.At least 133 operations were conducted against “the capabilities and elements of the terrorist Houthi militia”, with the participation of army units stationed along front-line positions, Yemen army spokesperson Colonel Majed al-Nuzaili posted on X on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Yemen’s drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial musclelist 2 of 3Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?list 3 of 3Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warnsend of listThe latest offensive by the Saudi-backed government came after Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed an attack on “a Saudi-led coalition landing ship and four accompanying warships” near the Yemeni port city of al-Makha (Mocha), located in Taiz province.In recent weeks, fighting has erupted across multiple fronts, with clashes reported in several provinces – including Marib, al-Jawf, Hadramout, Hodeidah, Taiz, al-Dhale an...