Yemen’s factions battling Iran-backed Houthis share a common enemy but not common goals

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Yemen's factions fighting the Iran-backed Houthis are united in opposing the rebels who control the country's north and now its Red Sea coastline…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:14:30 UTC.

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  1. Yemen’s factions battling Iran-backed Houthis share a common enemy but not common goals

  2. Oil prices lower as G7 nations to release diesel stocks, Saudis reportedly plan attack on Houthis

  3. FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

  4. Saudi Arabia prepares for offensive against Houthis; Mecca pact allies still missing

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