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Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise

The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.

20 September 2026Live

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The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-yemen-houthis-fighting.html

The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.

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