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Houthi rebels in Yemen are escalating tensions with deadly attacks on civilians, soldiers, and Saudi tankers in the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait, sparking fears of a wider regional conflict. Claiming retaliation for years of Saudi blockade and recent strikes, they’ve declared a shipping embargo against Saudi-linked vessels — a move that could disrupt global trade routes and force costly detours, echoing the chaos seen in the Strait of Hormuz. With civilian casualties mounting and the conflict rooted in Yemen’s 2014 uprising, analysts warn these calculated moves may draw in more regional powers and deepen an already devastating crisis.

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