Yemeni government forces report new gains in Taiz, Mokha and around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait ⚔ Forces say they retook strategic areas along the western coast in an offensive against the Houthis 🎯 Presidential Chairman says operation aims to retake Sanaa and end Houthi control ▪ Developments come as the Saudi-led coalition steps up its air campaign ⚠ Meanwhile, Houthis dispute some battlefield claims, accusing opponents of announcing ‘imaginary victories’