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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground to Yemen's Saudi-backed military, but oil prices ease despite the Middle East crisis erupting in a battle over control of another key waterway.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:55:24 UTC.

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  1. Yemen’s Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

  2. Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway

  3. Yemen presidency announces military drive to retake all Houthi territory

  4. Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive

  5. Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport

  6. Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen

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