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Yemeni forces make major advances, complete Aden encirclement

Yemen’s Armed Forces make major advances against Saudi-backed militants south of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, officially completing the encirclement of Aden Province.

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Yemen cautions regional US base host nations

Yemen's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the use of regional bases by foreign forces, particularly the US, following American airstrikes on Iran, which breached a ceasefire, as a threat to regional stability and sovereignty.

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Yemen may close key Red Sea strait amid US threats to blockade Iran: Report

An analyst warns the Yemenis may decide to close the Bab el-Mandeb to help Iran tackle a planned US blockade.

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