Elul 2, 5777, 8/24/2017
 Senior Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Drone StrikeReports say senior commander in Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula killed in an American drone strike in Yemen. Yemen Asks International Community to Intervene Against HouthisYemen's ambassador to the UN asks for ground forces to save the country from Houthi rebels.Al Qaeda's Somali Hold Strengthened by Yemen Exodus600 Al Qaeda terrorists flee Yemen war for former stronghold of Somalia, while Kerry offers aid without specifying details. Iran Claims it Chased US Warship in Gulf of AdenIranian navy confronted US vessel and several aircraft, causing them to 'rapidly' change direction, off the coast of Yemen.Start of a Ground Op? Saudi Troops Reportedly Land in YemenYemeni government officials claim a small contingent of Arab coalition troops arrived in Aden to help fight Houthis; Saudis deny. UN Report: Iran Helping Houthis Since 2009UN report proves Iran has been shipping weapons to Yemen's Houthi rebels since at least 2009. US: Changes in Saudi Arabia Won't Dampen RelationsKing Salman replaced a number of ministers, in a move seen as bolstering the fight against Iran. Iranian Plane Breaches Saudi No-Fly Zone in YemenSaudis bomb runway at Sana'a airport to block Iranian plane from landing, amid fears Iran will further arm Houthis. ISIS Threatens to 'Cut the Throats' of Houthi Rebels in YemenDeclaring their presence in the war-torn country, Islamic State terrorists announce intentions to 'slaughter' Shiite Houthi in Yemen. Iran Threatens Saudis After Aid Planes BlockedIran says Saudi jets stopped Iranian planes carrying 'humanitarian aid' to Yemen, as tensions between Sunni-Shi'ite rival states grow. Obama’s Last Red-Line: Blockade of Iranian Weapons to YemenThe all-too realistic scenarios that will follow if Obama fails to set a red line for Iranian arms supply to the Houthis. UN Chief Concerned Over Renewed Airstrikes in YemenUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voices concern after Saudi-led coalition renews airstrikes on Houthis. Saudi Arabia: We'll Continue to Stop Houthis in YemenSaudi ambassador says his country will continue to use force to stop Houthis from making advances in Yemen. Yemen's President Thanks Saudi Arabia for SupportYemen’s president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi thanks Saudi Arabia after it announces the end of the operation in Yemen.Iran Welcomes End of Saudi Operation in YemenIran's foreign ministry says it welcomes the "halt to killing innocent and defenseless people" in Yemen.Saudi-led Arab Coalition Ends Yemen Airstrike CampaignAirstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis comes to an end after 'achieving its goals,' with Saudis announcing new 'Operation Restoration of Hope.' Yemen Rejects Iran's 'Peace Plan'Yemen throws out 'four-point peace plan' submitted by Iran, which hopes to preserve the Houthis' military gains on the ground. 'We Won't Back Down', Vows Houthi Leader"Anyone who thinks we will surrender is dreaming," says Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. Druze Lebanese Leader: Nasrallah Is an 'Ingrate'Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt over the weekend slammed Hezbollah for its support of Iran's assistance to Houthi rebels. Iran Readies for War, Raises Security LevelAs Iranian gears up for a possible showdown with Saudi Arabia over Yemen, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed what “American threats."United States Sanctions 2 Top HouthisTreasury Department places two top figures in Yemen's Houthi rebellion on its sanctions blacklist. US Drone Kills Al-Qaeda in Yemen's Terror MuftiAQAP says one of its top leaders, who returned from Gitmo to terror, was killed in a US strike despite American evacuation from Yemen. US: Iran Trying to Smuggle Surface-to-Air Missiles to HouthisUS steps up intel and naval boarding to block Iran from providing missiles that would let Houthis foil Saudi-led airstrikes. Saudis: More than 500 Houthis Killed So FarSix Saudi servicemen have been killed since Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen began. Saudi FM: we are not at war with Iran. Hezbollah Backing Houthi Rebels in Yemen, According to ReportsIncreasingly open Iranian footprint in Yemen, as Hezbollah fighters reportedly operating alongside Iranian Revolutionary Guards.Yemen Battle Turning Into a US-Iran Proxy ShowdownEnd of US-Iranian rapprochement? US Deputy Secretary of State says weapons and intel backing to Saudi-coalition will be boosted.Saudi Arabia Pummels Houthis in Yemen; Flood of Refugees BeginsMass exodus as neighboring countries evacuate their citizens from the fighting; hundreds dead over the week in bombings.Yemen: Houthis Storm Presidential Palace, Seize Strategic PortHouthis seize Aden presidential palace and central neighborhood, as city controlling entry to Red Sea and Eilat starts to fall.Yemen Conflict Could be Good for Israel, Says ExpertThe Arab world could join forces to ward off Iran on its own, Dr. Dan Schueftan says - and help Israel in the process.Houthis Could Turn Yemen into a 'Saudi Vietnam'With homefield advantage and Iranian military advisers, Saudi Arabia might not be able to avoid getting bogged down. Egyptian Troops Show Commitment to Yemen WarEgypt has deepened its relationship with Saudi Arabia, and it's not all about the money. Regardless of Yemen Fallout, Erdogan En Route to TehranAfter Iranian parliamentarians threaten to cancel visit for 'domination' criticism, Erdogan says he will make tense visit anyway. Saudi-Led Ground Invasion of Yemen 'Within Days'Yemeni Foreign Minister said he expects nine member Arab coalition troops to be inside Yemen soon. Iran-Backed Houthi Conquest Escalates at Strategic Port of AdenFierce clashes at southern port controlling entrance to Red Sea and Eilat; Houthis get help from ex-president as Saudi coalition strikes.Saudi Arabia: Yemen Airstrikes Will Continue Until Hadi Can RuleSaudi military spokesman says airstrikes in Yemen will continue until Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi is able to rule. New Arab-World Leader Emerges: Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia's offensive against the takeover of Yemen has established the kingdom as the leader of the Arab world. Senate Majority Leader to PM: We're by Israel's SideSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, on a visit to Israel, said that both the Senate and the House backed Israel on the Iran issue.Braving Iranian Ire, Saudis Pummel Yemen Air ForceSaudi air strikes against Houthi-controlled Yemeni forces, which began just just three days ago, have had a devastating effect. Nasrallah: Israel Should be Targeted, Not YemenHezbollah leader blasts Saudi Arabia for launching airstrikes against Houthi rebels, saying it should lead a campaign against Israel.Saudi Arabia Ramps Up for Largest Campaign Since Gulf WarSaudi Arabia has an advanced military arsenal, and it hopes to send a message to Iran with those destructive capabilities in Yemen.Too Much InformationNow that “the Iran-backed Houthis” have entered our language, are their opponents the good guys? Who cares? Saudi Ambassador: Iran Playing Key Role in Backing HouthisSaudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States says Iranian commanders and Hezbollah members are in Yemen advising the Houthi rebels. Erdogan: Iran is Trying to Dominate the Middle EastTurkish President lashes out at Iran, says its efforts to dominate the Middle East are annoying Ankara. Pakistan May Join Saudi Yemen Offensive, Help 'Encircle Iran'Pakistan, the largest Sunni state by far with a strong military and nuclear weapons, says 'the matter is being examined.'Saudi Offensive Coincides with US Airstrikes in TikritYoel Guzansky says that simultaneous US airstrikes in Iraq and Saudi strikes in Yemen almost certainly meant to roll back Iran’s influence.Iran: Saudis 'Will Pay for Invading Yemen'Iran on Thursday threatened Saudi Arabia that 'the smoke of the war in Yemen will reach the eyes of the Saudis.'Saudi Arabia Launches Operation in YemenSaudi Arabia and a coalition of regional allies launch a military operation against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.Yemen's President Reportedly Flees Aden as Houthis AdvanceYemen's President, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, flees his palace in Aden. No details known about his location. Saudis Prepare to Deploy in Yemen for Iran ShowdownSaudi Arabia dispatches heavy military equipment on Yemen border, ready to strike as Iran-backed Houthis edge towards key port of Aden.Iran’s Houthis to Control Critical Naval ChokepointHouthis are a small step from surging south-ward to the Port of Aden, and controlling the Yemeni side of the critical Mandab Strait.Yemen: Worshippers Cursed Jews at Moment of Mosque BombingWorshippers in a Shiite Houthi mosque were busy wishing Death to America as a suicide bomber detonated himself on Friday.Iran Arms Houthis 500 Miles from MeccaIranian ship has unloaded 185 tons of weapons at Port Saleef to the Houthis, Tehran's Shiite proxies in Yemen. NY Times: Netanyahu Speech 'Exploitative Political Theater'Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's speech on Iran 'offered nothing of substance that was new,' the New York Times intoned Thursday. Will the Last Jews of Yemen Be Able to Escape?Expert in touch with Sana'a's Jews warns of 'great danger' from Iranian backed Houthis taking control, details efforts to get them out. Yemenite Popular Army Founded Against Iran-Backed HouthisHouthis continue to set sights on Aden to control access to Red Sea and Eilat, but tribes in south, Al-Qaeda preparing for bitter battle.Iran's Houthis Start Battle to Control Red Sea EntryShi'ite Houthi militia, after replacing Yemen's government, launches conquest of strategic port city of Aden controlling Eilat access.Al Qaeda, Houthi Rebels Battle over Army Bases in YemenBattles rage over military and political power in Yemen; two bases captured near Sanaa and Shawba. |
