Saudi Arabia Launches Air Strikes in Yemen

Saudi Arabia Launches Air Strikes in Yemen

Saudi Arabia leads air strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels as peace talks falter. Yemen’s president had barely appealed for military assistance to halt the advance of Houthi fighters when Saudi Arabia responded by launching air strikes against the group. The Houthis have long been pressing for greater autonomy and political rights but were widely condemned when they staged a coup in January. Commenting on the military intervention, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Adel al-Jubeir,…

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