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Sanaa is the capital city of Yemen, as established by the Houthis' seizure of the city during the civil war [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, recent military actions by Israel have targeted Houthi figures specifically within the Yemeni capital of Sanaa [4], [5].
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The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 4 facts
accountThe Houthis, originally an insurgent group in northern Yemen, emerged as a significant military and political force following the Arab Spring by exploiting nationwide unrest and government instability to seize control of large areas, including the capital city of Sanaa.
accountIn late August 2024, Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, killed senior Houthi figures, including the group's Prime Minister and several other ministers.
accountIn late August 2024, Israel conducted strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, that killed senior Houthi figures, including the group's Prime Minister and several other ministers.
accountThe Houthis, originally an insurgent group in northern Yemen, became a major military and political force following the Arab Spring by exploiting nationwide unrest and government instability to seize large areas of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com 1 fact
accountFollowing a 2014 civil war, the Houthis seized control of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and large portions of northern and northwestern Yemen, including a strategic swath of the Red Sea coast.