Airstrikes and fire kill 30 people at market in Taiz

At least 30 people have been killed in an attack on a market in the Taiz province of Yemen. France 24, CGTN, Middle East Eye, Haaretz, and Pars Today all reported the toll following the strike. Houthi rebels blamed Saudi airstrikes for the incident, Pars Today reported. Government forces and local authorities disputed that account and accused the Houthis of indiscriminate fire, France 24 and Middle East Eye reported. [1][2][3][4][5]

The strike comes amid intensified fighting in the region. Iran-backed Houthis launched an offensive against the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council in September 2026, leading to clashes in Taiz Governorate. The siege of Taiz intensified during those offensives when Houthi forces encircled the city. [6][7]

Conditions in the area have deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Saudi-led forces launched airstrikes around Taiz in October 2026 to try to break the ongoing Houthi siege, which has restricted civilian access to vital supplies. Further clashes occurred near the old airport and Jabal Han mountain later that month as uncollected rubbish and severe water rationing raised fears of disease inside the city. [10][11]