NYT > World News Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War Par : Vivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar 21 septembre 2026 à 11:21 The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets. © AFPTV, via Agence France-Presse – Getty ImagesA still image taken from AFPTV video footage of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces firing at Houthi positions in Yemen this month.