Houthi attacks in Yemen raise fears of wider regional conflict

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks this week, killing dozens of civilians and troops and targeting Saudi tankers in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation, linked to regional developments, has disrupted shipping through a key waterway for global trade. The Houthis vow to continue targeting Saudi buildups until the blockade on Yemen is lifted.