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The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in a 24-hour period, as the war in Yemen continues to intensify with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi-backed forces and the Houthi movement. The escalation adds to the volatility of the broader Yemen conflict. The fighting comes amid wider regional tensions involving Iran-aligned groups across the Middle East, including the Houthis' continued targeting by and confrontations with Gulf states.