Yemen govt forces launch major offensive against Houthis, seize Thubab near Bab al-Mandab

Sanaa, Oct 5 (UNI) Yemeni government forces have taken control of Thubab near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait as part of a widening military offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi movement, according to Yemeni military officials and regional reports. Yemen's President and Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, on Sunday announced a large-scale campaign dubbed "Dawn of Yemen", aimed at retaking territory held by the Houthis and restoring state institutions. The President of the Leadership Council said the operation is to restore state institutions, liberate Sana'a, and end the coup. "With the will of our people, the bravery of…