Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters

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The Houthi advance toward Yemen's Marib and Taiz regions is significant due to Marib's status as a hub for Yemen's oil sector and Taiz's strategic location. Control over these areas offers critical economic and strategic advantages amid ongoing conflict.

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