https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-iran-backed-houthis-in-yemen-and-saudi-arabia-are-back-at-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-iran-backed-houthis-in-yemen-and-saudi-arabia-are-back-at-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-iran-backed-houthis-in-yemen-and-saudi-arabia-are-back-at-war#u80931Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:30:15 +0000Iran-backed Houthi rebels have resumed war with Saudi Arabia, launching an offensive that threatens regional stability and global oil markets. The group has expanded its influence from a small mountain militia into a regional threat, seizing control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait. This escalation increases the risk of drawing the United States deeper into Middle East conflicts as the Houthis target critical maritime routes and Saudi territory. The conflict reflects a broader geopolitical struggle involving Iranian influence and the failure of previous diplomatic efforts.Why it mattersThe Houthis