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Iran war live: Yemeni soldiers battling Houthi advances on several fronts

CENTCOM’s Tim Hawkins says the US is monitoring Yemen’s conflict and providing on-the-ground support to Saudi partners.

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Al Jazeera Live

By Heba Habib, Mariem Bah, Edna Mohamed and Hala Al Shami
Published On 17 Sep 2026

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  • Yemeni government forces are trying to prevent Houthi advances in several areas, including the Bab al-Mandeb region and Taiz, with Saudi Arabia providing support with air strikes in areas around the city.
  • President Donald Trump has told reporters that the US is “hopefully toward the end” of its war on Iran and notes that he has spoken with Iranians “directly”.