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Following an Israeli airstrike killing several Houthi ministers, including the prime minister, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen raided UN offices in Sanaa. Several UN employees from the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF were detained. The UN condemned the detentions, calling them unacceptable. This action is the latest in a series of crackdowns against the UN and other international organizations operating in Houthi-controlled areas. The UN suspended operations in Saada after previous detentions. The escalating situation raises concerns about Yemen becoming a battleground in a wider geopolitical conflict.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.