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Yemen clashes intensify as government troops and Iran-backed Houthis near full-scale war
Fighting between Yemen's government-aligned forces and Iran-backed Houthis is escalating, sparking fears of a return to full-scale war.
The war in Yemen has seen a sharp rise in combat between troops loyal to the internationally recognised government and the Iran-supported Houthi rebels. Clashes are spreading across several fronts, and analysts warn the violence could spiral back into a broader conflict that once devastated the country. The renewed fighting threatens to worsen the humanitarian crisis and destabilise the region.
Why it matters
Escalation could deepen Yemen's humanitarian crisis and destabilise the wider Middle East.
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