Fierce battles ongoing between advancing Houthis and Yemen forces

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Heavy fighting is underway between advancing Houthi rebels and troops supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government at its two major strongholds.

An Iranian commercial vessel has been attacked near Qeshm Island, killing one person and wounding four others, with an official blaming the “US terrorist enemy”.

Fierce battles ongoing between advancing Houthis and Yemen forces

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