Middle EastOctober 17, 2026
Houthis Encircle Taiz and Push on Its Western Front
Houthi forces completed an encirclement of Yemen's third largest city on October 12 and attacked its western edge, while government forces say they repelled the assaults and both sides' gains are disputed.
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