Yemen Presidency Announces Military Drive to Retake All Houthi Territory; Houthis Advance on Taiz

Yemen's internationally recognized presidency declared a major military offensive to retake all Houthi-held territory, signaling a significant escalation in the ground war. Simultaneously, Houthi forces were reported advancing on Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, intensifying ground combat on multiple fronts and raising fears of a broader offensive push by both sides.