Oct 4 (Reuters) - Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the start of a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, aimed at seizing the territory under their control. Explainer-Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen? Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Oct 4 (Reuters) - Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the start of a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, aimed at seizing the territory under their control. RenewedS1

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