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Middle East tense as US, UK launch airstrikes on Houthi rebels

Middle East tensions rise following U.S. and U.K. airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

The Middle East remains in a state of uncertainty and tension following a series of airstrikes carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Overnight, multiple strikes targeted Houthi positions, raising concerns about the escalating conflict in the region.

The airstrikes come as part of a broader effort to push back against the Houthi rebels, who have been engaged in a prolonged conflict with Yemen's internationally recognized government. The Houthi rebels, who control large swathes of territory, including the capital city of Sanaa, are backed by Iran. This has significantly complicated efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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