Yemen conflict escalates with Houthi advances and regional tensions
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Recent developments in Yemen have intensified regional tensions, with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels making significant territorial gains along the Red Sea coast. Thick smoke was seen near Riyadh airport following Houthi claims of an attack on the Saudi capital, prompting air raid alerts for the first time since July. The conflict has resulted in at least 169 reported deaths in the past three days, with thousands fleeing the violence. According to The Guardian, the Houthis have seized strategic heights, threatening to cut off the Red Sea coast from areas held by Saudi-backed forces. Meanwhile, tensions have risen further as Iran claimed to have received intelligence that the US was preparing for a renewed bombing campaign. US President Donald Trump has reportedly delayed airstrikes at the last minute, and tensions between the US and Iran have been heightened by Trump's rhetoric. The G7 has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning that the escalation in Yemen jeopardizes global energy security. The conflict has also drawn international attention, with the UN General Assembly set to address the situation. As the Houthis continue their advance, the situation remains volatile and could have significant implications for global shipping routes.
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