Saudi Arabia has stopped transferring oil through a major pipeline after it was attacked by drones.
Meanwhile, Houthi forces have taken control of a strategic port and island in Bab el-Mandeb from Yemeni government forces.
Iran, which backs the rebels, says it had nothing to do with the attacks.
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