Escalating Tensions: Houthis Clash with Yemeni Forces Amid Regional Conflict Fears

The UN warns of the highest risk of major conflict in Yemen since 2022 as Houthi strikes intensify and diplomatic efforts falter.

Yemen is facing its most precarious security situation since the 2022 truce, with the United Nations issuing a stern warning that the country is at the highest risk of a return to full-scale war. The escalation follows a series of violent clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces, as well as renewed long-range attacks targeting Saudi Arabian infrastructure. Reports indicate that the Houthis have once again targeted an Aramco refinery in Jazan, highlighting the group's continued capability to strike critical energy assets deep within Saudi territory. The latest …