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Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights
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PUBLISHEDSep 22, 2026, 1:57 PM
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Thousands flee fighting as Iran-aligned group seeks to consolidate territorial gains against Saudi-backed government forces Middle East live – latest updates As many as 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for control of strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, while thousands flee the violence.
Houthi military officials said at least 118 people had been killed in clashes as well as Saudi air and artillery…
Main source: The Guardian World
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