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Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?

Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?
BBC World Monday 12 October 2026, 12:15 UTC 1 min read
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Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.
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