As Iran distracts Trump & Israel with Khamenei funeral, Houthis become more ruthless, kill 14 troops

Yemen’s conflict has intensified after Iran-backed Houthi fighters reportedly killed 14 government troops in clashes south of Hodeidah. Government forces said they repelled the assault after hours of fighting, while officials claimed the Houthis also suffered casualties. The latest violence comes despite a UN-brokered truce that largely froze frontlines in 2022. The Houthis recently threatened Saudi airports and strategic infrastructure, further raising regional tensions. As the Middle East faces multiple security crises, renewed fighting in Yemen highlights the fragile situation and the continuing humanitarian catastrophe caused by more than a decade of war and instability.