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Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments

Two drone attacks on Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan mark the latest escalation in Yemen's conflict.

By · Published August 13, 2026 at 18:29 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026 at 15:24 UTC

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What happened

Two drone attacks on Saudi Aramco's refinery in Jazan were claimed by Yemen's Houthis today. The United Nations warned that Yemen is at its highest risk of major conflict since the 2022 truce.

The Associated Press noted clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces. Al Jazeera raised the possibility of all-out war in Yemen as the Houthis escalate attacks.

The current state of the conflict is tense, with active clashes and warnings of potential major conflict.

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Questions people are asking

What is the current state of the conflict in Yemen?

The conflict in Yemen is currently tense, with active clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces. The United Nations has warned that Yemen is at its highest risk of major conflict since the 2022 truce.

What recent actions have the Houthis taken?

The Houthis claimed responsibility for two drone attacks on Saudi Aramco's refinery in Jazan today. They have also been engaged in clashes with Yemeni government forces.

What is the international response to the escalating conflict in Yemen?

The United Nations has warned of the high risk of major conflict in Yemen. The international community is monitoring the situation closely, but specific responses have not been detailed.

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Yemen Houthi rebels Saudi Arabia Middle East Conflict Iran

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