Saudi-led airstrikes targeted several sites held by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias in the central Yemeni province of Marib, according to Al Arabiya News channel.
Meanwhile, heavy clashes took place between the Popular Resistance – forces loyal to President Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi-, and the Houthi militias and Saleh’s forces also in Maarib.
Since late March, an Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia has bombed Iranian-backed Houthi militias and forces allied to deposed leader Saleh.
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