Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renew attacks on key port city, and other developments in the Mideast
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Escalating tensions in Yemen intensify as Iranian-supported Houthi militants launch fresh offensives against government strongholds, particularly targeting the strategic port city. These renewed attacks pose significant risks to regional stability and maritime trade routes, threatening to destabilize the already fragile peace efforts. The situation underscores deepening geopolitical divisions in the Middle East and raises international concerns about potential disruptions to global shipping corridors.
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Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renew attacks on key port city, and other developments in the Mideast
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renewed their attacks Tuesday on government-controlled areas in Yemen as ongoing violence threatened to reignite the country's civil war and raised fears over new threats to shipping
