Houthis' Advance Threatens Yemen Civil War, Global Oil Prices

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Yemen as Houthi rebels backed by Iran advance on the Arab world's poorest country, threatening a return to devastating civil war.

The Houthis' offensive has caused widespread displacement, with over 76,000 people fleeing since July. The United Nations warns that this could be a humanitarian catastrophe.

Regional officials say the Houthis and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have coordinated attacks on Saudi oil facilities. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was 'probably' responsible for the pipeline attack, but attempted to calm concerns by stating the Houthis don't want to fight with them.