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On 4 October 2026, President Rashad al-Alimi announced operations to retake remaining Houthi-held territory, saying that de-escalation efforts had been exhausted. He ordered military formations to act and announced civilian-protection, amnesty and recovery measures; separate reports described concurrent fighting and Houthi gains near key maritime areas.
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Rashad al-Alimi said forces had orders to restore state control across Yemen. His October 4 announcement came amid reports of Houthi advances and the closure of the main Taiz–Aden road.
