The Houthis are likely attempting to capture terrain in Maqatirah District that could set conditions for a Houthi offensive toward the Yemeni government's de facto capital in Aden. Read more from CTP and @thestudyofwar.bsky.social

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Yemeni government-aligned forces repelled attempted Houthi advances southeastward along the Taiz-Aden ground line of communication (GLOC) in Maqatirah District, Lahij Governorate, with Saudi close air support (CAS) on October 30 and 31.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi told Qatari media on October 31 that Iran was studying mediators’ proposals but did not view talks to be necessary unless the United States accepted Iran’s terms.

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Iran appears willing to continue indirect negotiations through Qatar but is unlikely to enter direct talks or soften its negotiating position before the United States meets Iran’s conditions.

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Mojtaba ordered the Iranian armed forces to achieve “maximum deterrence,” respond immediately and effectively to all threats “without geographical limitations,” and expand Iran’s target bank to include all “tangible and intangible” US and Israeli assets.

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