Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen

Government push comes as part of major offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition, aiming to retake all territory held by Houthis Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday. The officials said forces allied with the internationally recognized gover…