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Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the Houthis
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia have launched a counteroffensive against the Houthi rebels aimed at regaining control over key territory including the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The US is providing intelligence and targeting support but avoiding direct combat involvement for now.
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You face a sudden shift in Middle East geopolitical risk as Saudi-backed forces ramp up conflict in Yemen near a vital shipping route. This opens urgent threats to trade and energy supplies you depend on, reaching beyond the region to global markets.
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11 sources · first reported 13 Sep 2026 · latest 6 Oct 2026
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