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Clashes erupt near Bab al-Mandab
The article addresses the ongoing military confrontations between Yemeni forces and the Houthis in the Bab al-Mandab region in southwestern Yemen, with fierce battles taking place on various fronts, especially in the strategically important area of Kahboub overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The intensity of fighting has escalated since early July 2026, following periods of relative calm, as the Houthis seek to control coastal areas and secure dominance over this vital maritime passage. Airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis continue to escalate the conflict, with the Saudi aircraft conducting around 52 strikes over the past 24 hours targeting both civilian and military sites in response to Houthi attacks. The Houthis have emphasized that these assaults will not go unanswered. The ongoing conflict remains central due to its strategic significance and its impact on international navigation routes, with hostilities persisting and the escalation of the dispute across multiple regions in Yemen.
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