Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages

Yemen's government-aligned forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, claim to have repelled coordinated Houthi attacks across several fronts in Taiz, killing and wounding dozens of Houthis. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, launched these attacks aiming to reach a key road connecting Aden, Lahj, and Taiz. Heavy fighting continues amid rising regional tensions related to the US and Israel's war against Iran.