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    As Saudi Strikes in Yemen Resume, Obama Looks the Other Way

    Saudi Arabian planes bombed Yemen again today, despite yesterday's announcement that the month-long air war was over. The Yemini Civil War is considered part of a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran — and US support for the Saudis could have an impact on negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 22, 2015 • 6m Listen

    Saudi Arabian planes bombed Yemen again today, despite yesterday's announcement that the month-long air war was over. The Yemini Civil War is considered part of a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran — and US support for the Saudis could have an impact on negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. That's according to Yochi Dreazen, managing editor of news at Foreign Policy magazine.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Yochi Dreazen

      Foreign editor for Vox

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