Yemen’s government says Houthi attack on al-Makha kills at least four

Yemen on the Brink: Rising Tensions Between Houthis and Government A long-simmering conflict in Yemen is escalating, as hostilities between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi reach a boiling point. The Houthis, who have controlled the capital city of Sana'a since 2015, have been at odds with the government over issues of power, territory, and influence. Recent reports suggest a significant increase in fighting along the Saudi-Yemen border, where a coalition of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia has been providing military support to the government. As tensions escalate, fears are growing of a wider conflict that could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where millions are already struggling to access food, water, and medical care.

Hostilities are rising between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government.