Egypt and world politics brief
Houthis prepare major assault on Taiz and Aden: What does it mean for possible talks with Saudi Arabia?
An RE brief based on a story published by Euronews Arabic on 11 November 2026.
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The Telegraph reported that Ansar Allah, the Houthis, is assembling fighters in areas under its control ahead of a large-scale offensive toward Taiz and Aden, before any potential talks with Saudi Arabia. Sources cited by the newspaper said the group aims to expand its territorial control, while small drones are expected to account for many of the casualties; Sana’a’s transport ministry said 1083 commercial ships passed through the Bab al-Mandab Strait in October.
Key numbers
- 60 per cent
- Needs the group can meet without the IRGC
- 2022
- Year Iran transferred manufacturing expertise
- 30 per cent
- Estimated government-held share of territory near Dhubab
- 1083 commercial ships
- Ships that crossed Bab al-Mandab in October
- 550 ships
- Ships heading north
- 533 ships
- Ships heading south