Houthi Rebels Advance on Taiz, Yemen's Third-Largest City

• Iran-backed Houthi rebels are advancing on Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city.
• Taiz has already survived a yearslong siege during Yemen's civil war.
• The Houthis have reportedly seized new strategic areas in the Taiz governorate.
• Fighting between Houthis and forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognized government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has escalated.
• The Houthis' recent advances have captured several strategically important areas.