Houthi leaders targeted in operation to prevent Bab al-Mandab offensive

Houthi offensive Bab al-Mandab strait Yemen coastal conflict Iranian military support Al-Amaliq Forces

Yemeni government-aligned forces have reported the killing and capture of Houthi leaders who were allegedly planning a major offensive to seize control of the Bab al-Mandab strait. Among those detained is Murtada al-Naami, identified by Al-Amaliq Forces as the head of the Houthi medical division for reserve and rapid intervention forces.

Intelligence reports from Shiba Intelligence indicate that the Houthi group is preparing a multi-axis offensive along Yemen's western coast. This plan reportedly involves coordinated land movements, ballistic missiles, and drones. The operation is said to be supported by logistical guidance and planning from experts based in Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq.

The proposed offensive targets strategic coastal areas, including Al Khawkha, Mocha, and Hais, in an attempt to regain lost territory and relieve pressure on Houthi forces in Taiz and the southern Hodeidah region.

Entities

Al Khawkha · Al-Amaliq Forces · Bab al-Mandab · Bab al-Mandab Strait · Houthi rebels · Iran · Iran · Mocha · Murtada al-Naami · Saudi Arabia · Shiba Intelligence · United States

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Houthi plan involves support and logistical guidance from experts in Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq. www.khabaragency.net · www.almashhad.news · yemennownews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Government forces have received support from Saudi Arabian airstrikes. www.merkur.de
[● 5 SOURCES] More than 300 people died in a single day during the fighting. www.merkur.de
[● 8 SOURCES] The Houthi offensive targets the coastal areas of Al Khawkha and Mocha. www.merkur.de · www.khabaragency.net · yemennownews.com · www.almashhad.news
[● 8 SOURCES] The Houthi offensive aims to gain control over the Bab al-Mandab strait. www.merkur.de · www.khabaragency.net · yemennownews.com · www.almashhad.news
[● 3 SOURCES] Houthi rebels are planning a multi-axis offensive on Yemen's western coast. www.khabaragency.net · yemennownews.com · www.almashhad.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Al-Amaliq Forces captured Murtada al-Naami, the head of the Houthi medical division for reserve and rapid intervention forces. alsaudi.news · okaznews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Yemeni government-aligned forces reported killing and capturing Houthi leaders planning an attack on the Bab al-Mandab strait. alsaudi.news · okaznews.net