Violence in Yemen has escalated sharply as Iran-backed Houthi rebels push for control of key Red Sea coastal areas, clashing with Saudi-supported government forces. Reports indicate at least 169 deaths over the past three days, with Houthi officials attributing most fatalities to strikes in provinces like Taiz and Marib, while government sources confirm their own losses. Thousands of civilians have been displaced as fighting intensifies, raising concerns over a broader regional destabilization. The conflict underscores deepening proxy tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the war-torn country.
Thousands flee fighting as Iran-aligned group seeks to consolidate territorial gains against Saudi-backed government forcesMiddle East live – latest updatesAs many as 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for control of strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, while thousands flee the violence.Houthi military officials said at least 118 people had been killed in clashes as well as Saudi air and artillery strikes on Taiz, al-Jawf, Marib and Saada provinces since Sunday, Agence France-Presse reported. Yemeni government sources have said at least 36 people have been killed on their side of the conflict. Continue reading...
