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A Pentagon dispute in Trump’s first war foreshadowed challenges in Iran

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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The U.S. began bombing Yemen’s Houthis in 2025 despite concern over weapons stocks and unclear goals.

The Iran-backed group is still bedeviling the region.

Key facts

  • The U.S. began bombing Yemen’s Houthis in 2025 despite concern over weapons stocks and unclear goals.
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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