Amid military escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis, the Saudi-backed head of Yemen's governing body urged his compatriots to join the government forces. The leader of Yemen's government has called for citizens to join the army against Houthi rebels while offering amnesty to militants who lay down their arms. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Amid military escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis, the Saudi-backed head of Yemen's governing body urged his compatriots to join the government forces.S1

• The leader of Yemen's government has called for citizens to join the army against Houthi rebels while offering amnesty to militants who lay down their arms.S2