The Yemeni government announced on Sunday that its military forces have made significant territorial gains in the southwestern part of the country. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s office, government troops successfully captured the town of Dhubab and several surrounding strategic sites. This operation reportedly allowed forces to sever a key supply route connecting Dhubab to the port city of Mocha.

The government characterized these military movements as a major step toward securing the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint for global shipping. In a statement posted to social media, officials framed the offensive as a "decisive phase" in their ongoing campaign to restore national sovereignty and dismantle the Houthi movement, which they describe as a coup backed by Iran. Additionally, the government reported conducting airstrikes against Houthi positions in the Taiz governorate to support these ground advances.

While the government has presented these developments as a successful push to reclaim territory, the report relies solely on official government communications. There has been no independent verification of the territorial control in Dhubab, and Houthi representatives have not yet issued a public response to these specific claims regarding the loss of the supply route or the status of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The situation remains fluid as both sides continue to compete for control over key infrastructure and coastal access points in the region.