As US steers clear of Yemen fight, the Iran-backed Houthis launch next phase of campaign
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By CNN
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As US steers clear of Yemen fight, the Iran-backed Houthis launch next phase of campaign
In the last month, Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have joined the Middle East conflict in dramatic fashion – capturing a swathe of the Red Sea coastline, sending missiles and drones against Saudi energy infrastructure and even targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh on the weekend.
