Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government have launched counterattacks against Houthi rebels, with officials stating their aim is to recapture the capital, Sanaa, which the Iran-backed Houthis seized over a decade ago. Yemen's Deputy Defence Minister Major-General Samir Al-Sabri stated on Monday that "the decision has been made to retake Sanaa." This announcement comes as fighting intensifies in the provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf, considered key gateways to the capital. The renewed hostilities mark a significant escalation since a UN-brokered truce in 2022, which had halted large-scale fighting. The World Health Organization reported on Monday that nearly 900 people have been killed or wounded since Thursday, predominantly in Taiz and along the western coast, with an estimated 21,000 displaced from Taiz alone. Government-aligned forces reported carrying out several