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Yemen government launches airstrikes as clashes near Bab al-Mandab kill 129

Fighting in western Yemen has killed 129 people, while Yemeni government forces launched airstrikes on Houthi positions near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The clashes are described as intensifying amid a Houthi push toward the strategic maritime area.

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The higher death toll and direct airstrikes near a vital shipping chokepoint increase the risk of wider conflict and Red Sea disruption.

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  1. More than 120 killed in Yemen's worst clashes in years: sources ↗bssnews.net · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
  2. More than 120 killed in Yemen's worst clashes in years: sources ↗al-monitor.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
  3. More than 80 killed in Yemen clashes since Thursday: sources ↗pakistantoday.com.pk · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC
  4. More than 120 killed in Yemen's worst clashes in years: sources ↗thehindu.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
  5. 129 killed as Yemen fighting surges ↗tribune.com.pk · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
  6. More than 80 killed in Yemen clashes since Thursday ↗surinametimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
  7. Yemeni govt launches airstrikes on Houthi positions near Bab al-Mandab Strait ↗mangalorean.com · Article published: Sep 5, 2026, 2:35 AM UTC
  8. Yemen airstrikes target Houthis near Bab al-Mandab Strait ↗siasat.com · Article published: Sep 5, 2026, 5:26 AM UTC

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