27 March 2015

Yemen turmoil escalates as Saudi Arabia bombs rebels

SANAA
March 27, 2015

Followers of the Houthi movement shout slogans during a gathering outside the Presidential Palace in Sana'a on February 4.

The turmoil in Yemen grew into a regional conflict on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia and its allies bombing Shia rebels allied with Iran, while Egyptian officials said a ground assault will follow the airstrikes.

Iran denounced the Saudi-led air campaign, saying it “considers this action a dangerous step,” and oil prices jumped in New York and London after the offensive.

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