Yemeni forces counterattack Houthi escalation in Taiz, western coast

On the third day of a wide Houthi land offensive, Yemeni government forces have begun advancing on fronts in western Taiz and the southern Hodeidah coast, reversing initial Houthi gains. The shift suggests the Houthi escalation has overextended their lines, though the situation remains fluid. This matters as it could alter the balance of power in a key front of the Yemen conflict, with potential implications for regional stability and Red Sea security.