Saudi envoy to Yemen: Bab Al-Mandab cleared of Houthi militia
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen says Bab Al-Mandab has been cleared of Houthi militia remnants, following a government operation backed by coalition air support.
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AISaudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Jaber, said on Monday that Bab Al-Mandab has been cleared of Houthi militia forces.
In a post on his account on the X platform, Al-Jaber stated: "Bab Al-Mandab has been cleared of the remnants of the terrorist Houthi militia."
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Earlier today, Yemeni government forces announced they had taken full control of Bab Al-Mandab and Mayyun Island after clearing them of the remaining Houthi militia, with coalition forces providing air cover.
This advance comes as part of Operation “Dawn of Yemen,” launched by the Yemeni leadership to reclaim remaining territory and restore state authority, amid expanding military operations on several fronts.