The head of the Yemeni Presidential Council announced the start of a military operation against the Houthis
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- The head of the Yemeni Presidential Council, Rashad al-Alimi, announced the start of a military operation to return territories held by the Houthis.
- The statement follows the government's announcement of a general mobilization on September 28.
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Why It Matters
On September 28, the internationally recognized government of Yemen announced a general mobilization to fight the Houthis.
The head of Yemen's governing presidential council, Rashad al-Alimi, made a statement about the start of a military operation against the Houthis. He announced this on Al Jazeera.
According to al-Alimi, Yemeni authorities act out of a constitutional responsibility to protect the sovereignty of the republic and its citizens. The goal of the operation will be to return previously lost territories currently held by the Houthis to government control.
“Today I announce the beginning of military operations to return the remaining territories of the republic. We are moving from the preparation phase to the return phase,” al-Alimi said in an address to the Yemeni people.
On September 28, the internationally recognized government of Yemen announced a general mobilization to fight the Houthis.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The beginning of active hostilities in the territories held by the Houthis.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Which areas will be priority targets?
- What is the scale of military forces involved?
