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Yemen’s Fragile Four-Year Lull Shows Signs of Breaking Down

Yemen’s Fragile Four-Year Lull Shows Signs of Breaking Down
Yemen on the Brink: Inside the Forces Pushing the Country Back to War · timesnownews.com

Yemen has had a quieter period lasting about four years.

Now, that calm seems to be weakening.

Fighting is increasing inside the country between Houthi forces and government forces.

The Houthis are also having more disagreements with Saudi Arabia near the border.

These tensions could grow into a much larger war.

A bigger conflict could make the Middle East less stable.

The article says many of the groups involved may think they gain something by increasing pressure.

That makes it harder for them to choose peace.

Key facts

Country
Yemen
Conflict status
A fragile four-year lull appears to be breaking down.
Internal front
Iran-backed Houthi forces are facing Yemen’s government forces.
Border front
The Houthis are increasingly at odds with Saudi Arabia.
Potential outcome
A renewed full-scale war could destabilize the Middle East further.
Source cited
The New York Times

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