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Yemen’s Houthi rebels shook up the Mideast with a sudden blitz. Iran helped, sources tell AP

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Houthi rebels seized Yemen's Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive, with reports indicating that Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers provided assistance.

CAIRO (AP) — It took Houthi rebels less than 48 hours to seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast from pro-government forces in a resounding blow to U.S. interests and Washington’s regional allies. But the Houthis didn’t do it alone. Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers were in the field helping direct the battle, people familiar with the offensive...

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