Yemeni Presidential Council Announces Major Operation to Retake Houthi-Controlled Areas

A broad military operation to retake areas held by Houthi rebels has begun, the head of Yemen’s Presidential Council said. The council head announced the start of the operation, saying it aims to recover territory under Houthi control. Reports say the operation includes Yemeni ground forces attempting to seize remaining areas, with air and intelligence support from foreign allies. The reports attribute the claims to the Presidential Council and to unnamed reports; they do not provide independent verification or further details on participants, locations, or timing.