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For more than a decade, Yemen’s civil war has pitted the Houthis, a Shiite Muslim group aligned with Iran, against the internationally recognized government backed by Saudi Arabia.
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Yemen's civil war, which has lasted for more than a decade as of September 2026, has involved the Iran-aligned Houthi group fighting against the internationally recognized government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia.
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{
    "date": "2026-09",
    "event": "Civil War",
    "duration": "more than a decade",
    "location": "Yemen"
}
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/world/middleeast/france-saudi-arabia-red-sea-yemen-houthis.html
https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/world/middleeast/france-saudi-arabia-red-sea-yemen-houthis.html

France will send troops and military assets to Saudi Arabia to protect critical energy sites along the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militia. This move comes amid a broader conflict in the Middle East and aims to ensure energy security and lower gas prices.

Screenshot of https://reason.com/2026/09/25/democrats-are-quietly-clashing-over-u-s-involvement-in-saudi-arabias-war-in-yemen
https://reason.com/2026/09/25/democrats-are-quietly-clashing-over-u-s-involvement-in-saudi-arabias-war-in-yemen

Democrats are divided on U.S. involvement in Yemen's war, with some pushing for deeper engagement and others advocating for withdrawal. This internal conflict comes as the Trump administration has hesitated to fully commit, despite pressure from Saudi Arabia and some congressional members.

Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-saudi-war.html
https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-saudi-war.html

After four years of relative peace, Yemen has spiraled back into full-blown war between Iran-backed Houthi militia and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

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