The Houthis have made rapid advances in Yemen, sparking a dormant civil war back to life in the Middle East, threatening their neighbour Saudi Arabia, increasing pressure on international oil supply, in a region already reeling from the US and Israel’s war with Iran.
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But how have they done it? We look at four reasons why they've been able to to gain the upper hand and become a key player in the Middle East today.
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