WorldWho are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?
After Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement attacked Saudi airports and oil and gas facilities, the kingdom’s energy minister vowed a response. The Houthis said the strikes were retaliation for what they called “brutal Saudi aggression” in areas they control in western Yemen. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how their precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-10-12 12:15Original
Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?
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