As US steers clear of Yemen fight, the Iran-backed Houthis launch next phase of campaign

In the last month, Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have joined the Middle East conflict in dramatic fashion – capturing a swathe of the Red Sea coastline, sending missiles and drones against Saudi energy infrastructure and even targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh on the weekend.

​ In the last month, Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have joined the Middle East conflict in dramatic fashion – capturing a swathe of the Red Sea coastline, sending missiles and drones against Saudi energy infrastructure and even targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh on the weekend. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN