### [2026-09-14](/feed/2026/09/14/index.md)

##### Yemeni civil war
# Houthi forces advance towards the PLC-controlled cities of Marib and Taiz with heavy clashes underway. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/14/yemens-houthis-advance-on-government-strongholds-of-marib-taiz)

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