Clashes reported in Taiz, airstrikes hit Saada and Hudaydah amid Yemen diplomatic push

Fighting was reported in the Yemeni city of Taiz on Thursday, alongside airstrikes in Saada and Hudaydah, as diplomatic efforts targeting the Houthi movement continued, according to Anadolu Agency.

Yemeni government forces said they thwarted an infiltration attempt by Houthi fighters and shot down a drone in the Taiz area.

Wider diplomatic push

The clashes come as part of a broader push by regional and international parties to press the Houthis diplomatically, though the specific diplomatic initiatives referenced were not detailed further in the available reporting.

Yemen has been mired in a multi-sided conflict for years, with the Houthi movement controlling large parts of the country's north, including the capital Sanaa, while the internationally recognized government and allied forces hold territory elsewhere, including areas around Taiz.

Airstrikes in Saada, a Houthi stronghold in the north, and Hudaydah, a key Red Sea port city, have been a recurring feature of the conflict. The latest reported strikes add to the ongoing military activity in these areas.

There was no immediate comment from Houthi officials on the reported clashes and airstrikes.