Yemen’s Internationally Recognized Government forces engaged in clashes over the past hours with hostile operations launched by the Houthi rebels, according to local military sources.
The Iran-backed militia used artillery, Katyusha rockets, and snipers, injuring four government soldiers before the latter retaliated by targeting the sources of fire in accordance with military protocols. The sources added.
Recent clashes occurred in several Battle fronts in Marib governorate where government forces targeted Houthis sites and combat vehicle used by the rebels to attack army positions,
Houthi rebels intensified their military operations across Yemeni fronts, blatantly exploiting the international community’s focus on Gaza to gain local territorial advantages.
In this context, military analysts told Khabar Agency that the Houthis anticipate U.S. escalation following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to designate the group as a "terrorist organization" due to their Red Sea provocations.
Analysts predicted additional Houthi escalation in the coming days, particularly as field reports confirm the militia continues mobilizing forces in Yemeni villages and remote areas in preparation for a large-scale battle.