Who are the Houthis in Yemen and what do they want?
The Iran‑backed Houthi movement launched a rapid offensive along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, seizing key ports such as Mokha, prompting Saudi air strikes and raising concerns over shipping through the Bab al‑Mandab Strait.
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026 · 15:15 UTC
- Severity
- 3 / 5
Source: bbc.co.uk
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