Tensions in Yemen have surged as missile strikes mark a sharp escalation in the conflict between Iran-backed rebels and Saudi-backed government forces. The attacks highlight deepening regional proxy warfare, with Iran and Saudi Arabia locked in a broader struggle for influence. Analysts warn the violence risks drawing in outside powers, further destabilizing an already fragile situation. The latest strikes underscore the fragile ceasefire and the precarious balance in one of the world’s most complex conflicts.
The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
