During the week of September 18, 2026, Iran-backed Houthi rebels achieved their largest territorial gain in years, reigniting Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushing global fuel prices higher. The attacks extended their reach to a key maritime chokepoint, threatening Saudi oil infrastructure.
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The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have made their biggest land grab in years, reigniting Yemen's 12-year long civil war and pushing up global fuel prices.
The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Saudi Arabia's oil exports.