The story: Violence is escalating in the three strategic Yemeni governorates of Taiz, Ma'rib and Hajja, prompting millions to flee the areas most affected by the fighting. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s military and the Iran-supported Ansarullah movement, better known as the Houthis, continue to engage in tit-for-tat attacks across the border.

The coverage: The country-wide escalation has been covered both by media aligned with Yemen’s internationally-recognized government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, and by outlets controlled by the Houthis...