Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?
Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces…
BBC News reports: Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.
This world story centres on Yemen. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Iran-backed Houthis', Houthis and Frank Gardner.
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