Fighting intensifies around Yemen and the Strait of Hormuz

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The escalation spans two strategically vital theatres: Yemen, where Houthi attacks have hit Saudi-linked targets and the internationally recognised government’s seat in Aden, and the Strait of Hormuz, where reported attacks on commercial shipping threaten a major global energy route. The developments come amid broader Middle East tensions and could trigger further military responses, disrupt oil and trade flows, and widen the conflict if attacks continue.

Sources: NPR, Euronews, Al Jazeera