Report: Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights

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Thousands flee fighting as Iran-aligned group seeks to consolidate territorial gains against Saudi-backed government forces Middle East live – latest updates As many as 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for control of strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, while thousands flee the violence. The report also notes that Houthi military officials stated at least 118 people had been killed in clashes as well as Saudi air and artillery strikes on Taiz, al-Jawf, Marib and Saada provinces since Sunday, Agence France-Presse reported. Yemeni government sources have stated at least 36 people have been killed on their side of the conflict.

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