Yemen’s internationally recognized government announced 1,732 strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi movement, reportedly neutralizing more than 900 fighters during Operation Dawn of Yemen. The operations are concentrated around the Bab al-Mandab strait and near Mocha, marking a significant escalation of the conflict. The figures, released by Colonel Majed al-Nazili on X, have not yet been independently verified. Markets reacted by lowering the probability of a Houthi entry into Aden by October 31, 2026, dropping from 7% to 5.5% in a day. This shift reflects reduced expectations of Houthi offensive capabilities following the recent government offensive.
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