Yemen: Fighting escalates for control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Pro-government forces in Yemen launch counterattacks against the Houthis.

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The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, crucial for maritime trade, is at the center of the clashes.

Iran backs the rebels, escalating regional tensions.

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