What do the Houthis stand to gain by escalating now? | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-08-14 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict
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The Houthis had mostly stayed out of the Iran war. But in recent weeks they have started attacking ships in the Red Sea, as well as Saudi-linked targets inside Yemen and across the border.
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