Explainer-Why is the battle for Yemen's Taiz so important?
By Angus McDowallOct 16 (Reuters) - The city of Taiz is rapidly emerging as the most important battlefront in Yemen's reignited civil war, pitting the Iran-allied Houthis against the internationally recognised government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition. Houthi forces have encircled Taiz in recent weeks by cutting its main road south to Aden, causing widespread displacement and worsening a humanitarian crisis. Here's what you need to know:WHY IS TAIZ SO IMPORTANT?
