Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched 26 strikes in Yemen over 24 hours

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This month, the Houthis, who already held most of Yemen’s populated areas, launched a lightning offensive to take over the country’s entire Red Sea coast, giving them control over the vital Bab al-Mandab strait…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:55:55 UTC.

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  1. Yemen conflict displaces 1,12,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN migration agency says

  2. Iran's 'new Hezbollah:' How powerful are the Houthis now?

  3. Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians

  4. Pakistan will go to 'any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia: Army spokesperson

  5. Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours

  6. Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched 26 strikes in Yemen over 24 hours

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