Fighting has intensified between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces since Thursday.
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FRI · 2026-09-04 · 13:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0904-109198
NSR-2026-0904-109198News Report·EN·Conflict
At least 100 killed as Yemen’s Houthis push towards key strait
Intensified fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has resulted in at least 100 fatalities. The conflict escalated on Thursday, with the Houthis reportedly pushing towards a key strait.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-09-04 · 13:13 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Intensified fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has resulted in at least 100 fatalities. The conflict escalated on Thursday, with the Houthis reportedly pushing towards a key strait. The article does not provide further details on the specific strait or the reasons for the Houthi advance.
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Fighting has intensified between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces since Thursday.
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At least 100 people have been killed as Yemen's Houthi rebels advance towards a key strait.
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The Houthi rebels are backed by Iran.
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