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US accuses Houthis and Iran of miscalculating Yemen's resolve in escalating conflict
The United States accused the Houthis and Iran of underestimating Yemen's military and political resolve during a recent escalation. The U.S. statement followed a series of attacks by Houthi and Iranian-backed forces on Yemeni government positions. The conflict has intensified regional tensions and drawn international condemnation.
The United States issued a statement on September 9, 2026, accusing the Houthis and Iran of miscalculating the resilience of Yemen's government and military. The U.S. emphasized that the Houthis and their Iranian allies had underestimated the capacity of Yemeni forces to resist and retaliate. The statement came amid a surge in attacks by Houthi and Iranian-backed militias on key government and military targets in southern Yemen.
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US says Houthis, Iran miscalculated by underestimating Yemen’s resolve - Al Arabiya EnglishUS says Houthis, Iran miscalculated by underestimating Yemen’s resolve Al Arabiya English
IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 9, 06:23 PM
US says Houthis, Iran miscalculated by underestimating Yemen’s resolve - english.alarabiya.netUS says Houthis, Iran miscalculated by underestimating Yemen’s resolve english.alarabiya.net