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While the Houthis have succeeded in taking much of northwestern Yemen since capturing the capital, Sanaa, in 2014, Marib has so far eluded them.
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The Houthis captured Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in 2014 and have since taken much of northwestern Yemen, but have not captured Marib.
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News Article
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{
    "year": "2014",
    "location": [
        "Sanaa, Yemen",
        "Marib, Yemen"
    ]
}
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History Yemen Houthis
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September 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Fighting Intensifies in Yemen as Militia Advances on Key Provinces
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-marib.html

Fighting has intensified near Yemen's oil-rich Marib Province as Iranian-backed Houthi militants expand their offensive after seizing the country’s Red Sea coastline. Analysts warn a Houthi push into eastern regions would threaten the government's economic lifeline and risk a fresh humanitarian crisis.

Yemen Houthi Marib Province Saudi Arabia Conflict Middle East Geopolitics Humanitarian Crisis

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