Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters

Marib is home to Yemen's oil sector. Whoever controls it secures economic gains. Taiz's location makes it critical.

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Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?

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West Asia war LIVE: Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabian ‌Civil Defence sent an alert on September 15, ​after issuing alerts for potential danger ‌in six cities, including Yanbu, ‌the kingdom's ‌main ⁠Red Sea oil ⁠port, where millions of barrels a day ​are loaded…

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Saudi Arabia faces hard choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

Saudi Arabia faces growing security and economic problems as it seeks to balance deterrence and diplomacy during its escalating conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis in neighboring Yemen.

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Houthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport

Houthi-run TV has aired drone video of Yemen’s Mocha International Airport, empty and abandoned.

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Saudi seeks Israel’s help as Pakistan keeps troops out of Houthi conflict

Saudi seeks Israel’s help as Pakistan keeps troops out of Houthi conflict — full report at Times of India.

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