In Yemen's capital Sanaa, civilians are grappling with mounting anxiety over potential air strikes and soaring living costs as the country becomes increasingly entangled in a broader regional conflict.
Residents report that fears of military escalation and economic instability now dominate daily life, with many expressing concern about the humanitarian consequences of Yemen's deepening involvement in tensions between Iran and other regional powers.
"Every day we wake up wondering if this will be the day the situation explodes," said one Sanaa resident who requested anonymity for safety reasons. "Prices for basic goods keep climbing, and we're constantly listening for aircraft overhead."
The conflict's expansion has heightened worries about further deterioration of Yemen's already fragile infrastructure and access to essential services, compounding years of hardship from the country's internal war.