Yemen's governing council head Rashad al-Alimi announced major military operations to retake Houthi-held territory, with fighting escalating in Taiz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there is no military solution to the conflict with the US but Tehran is ready to defend itself. A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's negotiator said the strait will not open until seven conditions are met.
Yemen Government Launches Offensive Against Houthis
Source: Al Jazeera