Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a crucial shipping route
Yemen is moving closer to a return to civil war. The escalating events in the Arab world's poorest country are closely linked to the war in Iran and global efforts to ship oil out of the Gulf region.
TL;DR
- Yemen is on the brink of returning to civil war.
- Events in Yemen are closely tied to the war in Iran.
- Global efforts to ship oil out of the Gulf region are related to the situation.