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Fighting between Yemen's internationally recognized government forces and Houthi rebels has intensified around the city of Taiz, triggering a new wave of displacement. The clashes threaten roads considered vital links to Yemen's Red Sea coast, raising concerns about further disruption to regional shipping routes. The violence has escalated sharply, with more than 120 people reported killed since fighting erupted after the Iran-backed Houthis launched an offensive pushing toward a key strait. A Yemeni military official said 66 government-aligned fighters were killed, while Houthi sources claimed 62 of their own operatives died, underscoring the intensity of the clashes as the group presses toward strategically vital territory.