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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government says its forces have recaptured the strategic Bab al-Mandab area and Dhubab Airport from the Houthis during a major counteroffensive backed by heavy Saudi airstrikes. Military spokesman Col. Majed al-Nuzaili said the Southern Giants Brigades and National Shield forces secured the areas as part of Operation “Dawn of Yemen,” and are now advancing toward Mokha.