Religious clashes between Sunni and Shia Muslims erupted into violence . Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes against Iran - backed al Houthi rebels . 18 civilians were injured after Saudi warplanes targeted Sana ’ a in region . Britain and America supported the Saudi - led military intervention . Coalition deployed 100 fighter jets and 300 soldiers to fight in region .
Religious fissure between Sunni and Shia Muslims erupted into conflict . Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes against Iran-backed Shia Houthi rebels . 18 civilians were injured after Saudi warplanes targeted Sana ’ a in Yemen . Britain and America supported the Saudi-led military intervention . Coalition deployed 100 fighter jets and 150,000 soldiers to fight in region .