https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-launch-new-attacks-on-al-makha-and-marib-as-yemen-conflict-escalatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-launch-new-attacks-on-al-makha-and-marib-as-yemen-conflict-escalateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-launch-new-attacks-on-al-makha-and-marib-as-yemen-conflict-escalates#u44873Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:20:53 +0000The Houthi rebels have launched new attacks on al-Makha and Marib in Yemen, further escalating the conflict. The Yemeni government and its allies, including Saudi Arabia, have been fighting the Houthis for years. The Houthis have also been attacking Saudi Aramco facilities and vessels in the Red Sea. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement of civilians.Why it mattersThe Yemen conflict has been ongoing for years, with the Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, fighting against the Yemeni government and its allies, including Saudi Arabia. The conflict has resulted in