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The News
The Yemeni president has announced a military campaign to recapture land from the Houthis, according to BBC News, amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this move signals a new escalation in the ongoing conflict in Yemen that has persisted for years. In a broader context, Iran plays a central role in supporting the Houthis, while Saudi Arabia and its allies stand against Iranian expansion in the region.
