Saudi led Coalition Strikes Houthi Controlled Hodeidah The Saudi led coalition's air campaign against Houthi controlled Hodeidah in Yemen has reignited international concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the Arabian Peninsula.
The conflict, now in its fifth year, has seen brutal and complex battles between the Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, and President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi's forces, supported by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia.
Understanding the Conflict The Yemen civil war began in 2015 when the Houthi rebels, primarily from northern Yemen, seized control of Sana'a, the capital city.