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A Saudi-led coalition says it has reclaimed territory overrun by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
A Saudi-led coalition has launched what it called a major campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
BBC News
What the coverage shows
Most outlets frame the story as a Saudi-backed counteroffensive focused on the Bab al-Mandab strait and nearby coastal areas, with several saying forces recaptured or expelled Houthis from key territory. Sky News and the first Guardian item emphasize the scale of the Saudi-led air campaign and “high-value targets,” while Channel 4, France 24 and CNBC foreground gains around the strait or Mocha. CBS News is the only outlet here to pivot mainly to oil-market effects, and Al Jazeera’s extract uniquely mentions Turkish and Pakistani deployments.
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