Yemen war: What’s the latest on the battlefield?

What happened: Yemeni government forces say they seized strategic positions near the Bab al-Mandeb strait from the Houthis, while the Houthis claim attacks on Saudi airports, oil and military sites. Key numbers: More than 184,000 displaced since the war resumed; at least 959 killed and over 4,200 wounded; three minor injuries in Why it matters: The battle for Mocha is seen as key to the next phase, with a former UN adviser saying it matters whether government forces can hold the city. Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.

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