Yemen civil war: what sparked latest escalation and who is involved?

The Guardian UK Wednesday 07 October 2026, 04:00 UTC By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor 1 min read

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Conflict between UN-recognised government and Iran-backed Houthis has impacts far beyond country’s bordersYemen has been plunged into a civil war that has extended to one of the world’s most vital maritime choke points and to Saudi Arabian oil sites.

Conflict between UN-recognised government and Iran-backed Houthis has impacts far beyond country’s borders

Yemen has been plunged into a civil war that has extended to one of the world’s most vital maritime choke points and to Saudi Arabian oil sites.

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