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25 August 2026

Houthi strikes threaten to pull Yemen back into full-scale war

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Houthi strikes threaten to pull Yemen back into full-scale war

The Iran-backed Houthis are using regional warfare to increase pressure on Saudi Arabia, while their attacks risk reopening Yemen's own conflict and disrupting shipping in the Red Sea.

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