100 Killed in Houthi Push Toward Key Strait — SkimNews
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- Houthis killed at least 100 people while pushing toward a key strait, per Al Jazeera's September 4, 2026 report.
- Fighting intensified between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces starting Thursday.
Why it matters: The at-least-100 death toll since Thursday marks a sharp escalation in the Houthi ground campaign toward a strategic maritime chokepoint, with Yemeni government forces absorbing an Iran-backed offensive on a critical waterway.
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