What to Know About Iran and the Houthis

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The Yemeni militant group Houthis, supported by Iran, has opened a new front against the United States by attacking ships and blocking a strategic waterway. This development escalates the ongoing conflict and tensions in the region.

The Yemeni militant group appeared to open a new front in the conflict between its backer, Iran, and the United States, by attacking ships and announcing a blockade on a strategic waterway.

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