The Saudi-backed head of Yemen's presidential council, Rashad al-Alimi, announced on Sunday the start of military operations to retake the remaining territory held by Iran-backed Houthis. Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Saudi-backed head of Yemen's presidential council, Rashad al-Alimi, announced on Sunday the start of military operations to retake the remaining territory held by Iran-backed Houthis.S1

• Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.S2

• Oct 4 (Reuters) - The leader of Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday aimed at seizing the territory underS3