Iran war live: Yemeni army makes gains; Tehran says ready for US attacks

• The Yemeni government army, backed by Popular Resistance fighters, has liberated the Dhubab district and strategic locations surrounding the Bab al-Mandeb strait, west of Taiz governorate, following clashes with the Houthis, according to the government-run Saba news agency.
• The head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, ⁠Rashad al-Alimi, has ‌announced the start of major military operations to retake ⁠territory held by the Iran-backed Houthis.
• Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says “there is no military solution” to the conflict with the US, but warns that Tehran remains ready to defend against any attacks.
• The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency says a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while another off Yemen’s coast reported multiple explosions near the vessel.

📹:@ALJAZEERA