Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Escalating tensions in the Middle East as Iran-backed Houthi forces report intensive military operations across Yemen's provinces. Following alleged rebel attacks targeting Saudi Arabian territory that sparked fires, coalition forces responded with coordinated airstrikes. The incident highlights ongoing regional instability and the strategic importance of Yemen in broader geopolitical conflicts involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, and their respective allies.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Wednesday that Saudi-backed forces had launched dozens of airstrikes overnight across four Yemeni provinces after rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia ignited fires at
