Taiz

Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces continued in Taiz, resulting in the death of at least one soldier, as Houthis have also attacked facilities in Saudi Arabia and shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb strait. Separately, concerns were raised over an oil spill off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran is cleaning up while demanding compensation for environmental damage.

Clashes continued between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen, with reports of soldiers killed in Taiz. The Houthis have been attacking military facilities and oil infrastructure in neighboring Saudi Arabia and hitting commercial ships in the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb strait. Separately, an oil spill near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has raised environmental concerns regarding regional conflicts.

Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces continue in Yemen, with recent attacks reported across the country, including targeting facilities in neighboring Saudi Arabia. Additionally, an oil spill off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has raised environmental concerns, prompting Iran to suggest that those benefiting from commercial shipping should compensate for the damage.

Yemenis in Taiz face difficult choices due to a housing crisis, living near the front line amid sniper threats and economic hardships.

The Taiz Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center aims to start a medical revolution in Yemen by offering affordable treatment to Yemenis.