[Yemeni Government Announces Full-Scale Counteroffensive Against Houthi Forces, Vows to Reclaim All Lost Territories] BlockBeats News, October 5: The internationally recognized Yemeni government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has announced a large-scale military operation against Houthi forces, aiming to reclaim all areas under Houthi control. Following the Houthis' rapid southward advance in September, during which they seized the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and large portions of the Red Sea coastline, the Yemeni civil war has re-entered a high-intensity phase, with Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi energy facilities becoming focal points of the conflict. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, stated in a televised address on Sunday that government forces would continue their operations until the country is freed from Houthi control. The military subsequently called on the Houthis to lay down their arms. Al-Alimi noted that the decision to launch the counteroffensive was made after all opportunities to de-escalate the conflict had failed. He expressed gratitude for Saudi support and urged regional allies and international partners to assist government forces and national institutions.