Yemen's Houthi Rebels Launch Deadly Attacks on Saudi-Backed Government Forces, Escalating Conflict

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed dozens of Saudi-backed government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, marking the deadliest clashes between the two sides since 2022. The Houthi military spokesman stated the attacks were in response to an alleged military buildup supported by Saudi Arabia. This escalation further intensifies the country's conflict, which has become a front in the broader U.S.-Iran war, risking a more intense cycle of violence and retaliation in the region.