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Yemen fighting escalates as gov’t forces launch air strikes on Houthi targets
By Umut Uras and Yasmeen Eltahan
Published On 8 Sep 2026
- Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government launch counterattacks against the Houthi rebels, with officials saying they aim to recapture the capital, Sanaa, from the Iran-backed group.
- At least 73 civilians are wounded in Houthi strikes on cities and economic infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia as Riyadh warns against continuing attacks.
