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Houthis Shun Israeli-US Conflict with Iran, for Now, in Yemeni Capital Sanaa
Israel-US attacks on Iran have plunged the wider Middle East into turmoil, but Yemen's Houthi rebels are staying out of the conflict for now.
The Houthi rebels in Yemen are choosing to stay out of the conflict between Israel and Iran, at least for now, amid a regional escalation that has affected multiple Arab cities. The decision could be strategic to avoid further instability in their own country, where they have been fighting a long-running civil war. Yemen's Houthis have historically maintained good relations with Iran, receiving military support from the Iranian-backed government. By keeping out of the conflict, the Houthis aim to minimize disruption to their own fight for power and resources.
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