Yemen’s Al-Alimi Announces Military Operation to Reclaim Houthi-Held Territory

Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, has announced the launch of military operations aimed at reclaiming territory held by the Houthis.

Al-Alimi said the operations were beginning “today,” describing their objective as recovering the remaining territory of the republic and extending state authority across Yemen.

His announcement framed the military effort as a bid to restore government control over areas outside its authority. He did not identify specific fronts or locations in the statement provided.

The brief statement gave no details on the forces involved, the scope of the operations or a timetable for achieving their objectives.