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The Houthis’ escalation in Yemen could flop
Source: Al Jazeera
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea
- Fighting continues between Yemen gov’t forces, Houthis: What is the latest?
- Yemen’s Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz
- Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz; Houthis take key islands, attack Saudi
- Iran war live: 54 Saudi air strikes target Houthis as Yemen fighting rages
- Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?
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