Conflict & Security
Saudi and Yemeni forces press Houthi targets as airstrike on Taiz market kills seven
September 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 3 hours
A Saudi airstrike has killed seven people in Taiz while Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces pressed fresh attacks against Houthi positions in the province.
- Houthi-affiliated al-Masirah TV said a Saudi airstrike on a market in Taiz killed seven people and wounded 40 on Sunday; Saudi Arabia gave no immediate comment.
- Yemen's internationally recognized government said its forces struck Houthi military vehicles and a camp in the same area.
- Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the Saudi air force carried out 27 strikes across Taiz, Marib, Saada, Amran, Ibb and Hajjah provinces.
- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan called on the international community to condemn Houthi actions against the kingdom and inside Yemen.


