# Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

https://mins.news/en/item/60603

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-16 09:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4z0wDlh

> Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been fighting for years and are now advancing toward a key maritime checkpoint while striking Saudi oil facilities.

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