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Yemen government forces say Houthi ‘members, vehicles’ targeted in Mocha
U.S. President Donald Trump says Yemen's Houthis have asked U.S. not to intervene
‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
As Iran proxies activate in Yemen and Iraq, Trump’s Mideast morass deepens
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If there is a Saudi request, Pakistan and Turkiye will intervene, but direct involvement in the Yemen war is unlikely.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingYemen war escalates: Nearly 50,000 flee homes as Iran-backed Houthi offensive threatens Red Sea trade — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPing"The Houthis called us and they don't want to fight with us," Donald Trump told reporters on a visit to Dublin, Ireland…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
Yemeni government forces says they launched air strikes on Houthi fighters along the Red Sea coast.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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