Yemen has become a haven for al Qaeda fighters from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq and has also come under attack from Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Now, Saudi Arabia has entered the conflict, and is clashing with Iran.
The conflict between the central government of Yemen and the Zaidite — a Shi’ite sect — Houthi rebels has been going on intermittently since 2004. Since August, the intensity of the fighting has risen as a result of regional players becoming involved behind the scenes.
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