Houthis try to push deeper into western Yemen, upending life, witnesses tell NPR
NPRTuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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conflict with Iran drags, the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have opened a new front, taking new territory and displacing more than 100,000 people.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. conflict with Iran drags, the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have opened a new front, taking new territory and displacing more than 100,000 people. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Houthis and Yemen.
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What happened
conflict with Iran drags, the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have opened a new front, taking new territory and displacing more than 100,000 people.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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NPR published: Houthis try to push deeper into western Yemen, upending life, witnesses tell NPR
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Houthis and Yemen.
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