Yemen’s Houthi-aligned forces claim control of mountains overlooking Bab al-Mandab
Iran’s IRNA, citing a Yemeni news outlet, reports that Saudi-backed forces withdrew from positions in Lahij province.
A report cited by Iran’s IRNA says Houthi-aligned forces seized the Al-Aghbara mountains in Lahij province after Saudi-backed forces withdrew. The reported advance could strengthen their position near Bab al-Mandab, but the claims are unverified.
Yemen’s Houthi-aligned armed forces have reportedly seized the Al-Aghbara mountain range in Lahij province, overlooking the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to Iran’s IRNA, which cited a Yemeni news outlet. Local sources said Saudi-backed Giants Brigades forces withdrew after an assault. The report said the move strengthens Houthi-aligned positions and surveillance capabilities around Bab al-Mandab and the western coast. The claims have not been independently verified.