Dubai, Sept 7, 2026 (AFP) - What to know about the return to fighting in Yemen

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2026-09-07

The war in Yemen between government forces and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels has reignited after several years of calm, with more than 300 killed in the latest burst of renewed fighting. Experts say the Houthis hope to take land along the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the vital entrance to the Red Sea through which much world trade passes and which has become a key conduit for Saudi oil bypassing the Iranian-blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Here are key facts......

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