Houthi attacks kill five in Yemen as rebels target oil-rich Marib

Houthi rebel attacks in Yemen have killed five people, The Hindu reports, with fighters targeting the oil-rich province of Marib. A Saudi military source tells AFP the Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen's government will not stand by as the Houthis escalate, calling Marib a "red line." The coalition has supported Yemen's government against the Houthis since 2015.

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