Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments

Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces continue in Yemen, with recent attacks reported across the country, including targeting facilities in neighboring Saudi Arabia. Additionally, an oil spill off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has raised environmental concerns, prompting Iran to suggest that those benefiting from commercial shipping should compensate for the damage.