Why is there so much fighting in Yemen?

A look at why the Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia, and Iran are involved in a long and messy conflict.

There is a lot of fighting going on in Yemen right now. It can be hard to keep track of who is doing what, so here is the simple version of why this is happening. First, who are the Houthis? They are a rebel group in Yemen. For a long time, they have been fighting to take control of the country. Recent reports say they got help from military advisers in Iran to take over the Red Sea coast very quickly—in less than two days. Then there is Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a neighbor to Yemen, and they have been fighting against the Houthis for years. Some experts say that Saudi Arabia is partly…