Yemen's Houthis have grown stronger through years of war

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who are now advancing on a key maritime checkpoint and striking Saudi oil facilities, have been at war for years. At various times, they have endured waves of airstrikes by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Stat…

At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemens Houthi rebels only to see them grow…

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