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Fighting between Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces and the Iran-aligned Houthis intensified sharply this week, with the Saudi-led coalition announcing a wide-ranging military operation against Houthi positions. Yemeni government forces claimed to have killed over 1,000-1,400 Houthi fighters in strikes over a 24-hour period, while Houthi forces released video of drone attacks on government troops and clashed near Dhubab airport. President Trump said Iran was 'failing badly' as the conflict widened, though he gave no timeline for possible US action. The escalation follows repeated Houthi missile attacks on Saudi airports and comes amid warnings that Yemen may be sliding back into full-scale war after a period of relative calm. Analysts note the fighting threatens to draw in outside powers further, with Gulf states pressing for a coordinated response against the Houthis and their Iranian backers.