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Who are the Houthi rebels?
The Houthis are an armed political and religious movement from Yemen, primarily Zaidi Shia Muslims. They have been fighting a civil war against the Yemeni government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, since 2014. Iran is widely believed to back the Houthis, providing them with weapons and training, escalating regional tensions.
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