Houthi Rebels Siege Taiz, Yemen's Third City
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Yemen's Houthi rebels have advanced to the outskirts of Taiz, the country's third-largest city, and are besieging it, demanding its surrender. This puts the war at a critical juncture. Taiz, strategically located and historically significant, has been a key frontline in Yemen's civil war since 2014. The Houthis have been blocking supply routes to Taiz since April 4 and have begun taking control of the city. The capture of Taiz would significantly weaken the Saudi-backed government's ability to launch counterattacks and disrupt global energy prices.
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