Yemen

Regardless of Yemen Fallout, Erdogan En Route to Tehran

After 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 Aden

Fierce 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 Rule

Saudi 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 Arabia

Saudi 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 Side

Senate 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 Force

Saudi 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 Yemen

Hezbollah 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 War

Saudi Arabia has an advanced military arsenal, and it hopes to send a message to Iran with those destructive capabilities in Yemen.

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Saudi Ambassador: Iran Playing Key Role in Backing Houthis

Saudi 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 East

Turkish 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 Tikrit

Yoel 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 Yemen

Saudi 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 Advance

Yemen'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 Showdown

Saudi 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 Chokepoint

Houthis 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 Bombing

Worshippers 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 Mecca

Iranian 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 Houthis

Houthis 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 Entry

Shi'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 Yemen

Battles rage over military and political power in Yemen; two bases captured near Sanaa and Shawba.

Yemen on Brink of Civil War, Says UN Envoy

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters seized a large army base during a dawn attack, prompting airstrikes, as Iran-proxy Houthis struggle for control.

US Evacuates Yemen Embassy

Diplomatic personnel have been relocated 'due to the ongoing political instability and the uncertain security situation.'

Has Iran Conquered Yemen?

Houthis loyal to Iran change constitution, establish security council, eye total control of Red Sea endangering Arabian Peninsula, Israel.

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Take Over the Government

Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen dissolve parliament, declare a 'new era.'

Al-Qaeda Accuses US of Directing Iran-backed Houthis

AQAP says US has been sharing intel on it with Houthi terrorists conquering Yemen with Iran's backing and threatening Israel.

US Drone Kills Senior Al-Qaeda Terrorist

Harith al-Nadhari, a top Al-Qaeda terrorist who called for more terror attacks against France, killed in US drone strike Saturday.

Could Iranian-Backed Rebels Threaten Eilat?

The Houthi rebels in Yemen are trying to take over the strait of Bab el-Mandeb, thus allowing it to control Israel's southernmost naval bay.

Yemen Crumbles, Iraq Stumbles, America Fumbles

Yemeni Government Resigns

President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Prime Minister Khaled Bahah and ministers quit after Iran's proxy Houthis besiege his palace.

Al-Qaeda in Yemen Calls for 'Lone Wolf Attacks' in West

Al-Qaeda's Yemen branch calls for “lone wolf attacks” against the United States and the West in new video.

UN Condemns Houthi Attack on Yemen's Presidential Palace

Security Council condemns an attack by Houthi rebels on Yemen's presidential palace, voices support for President Hadi.

Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Besiege Yemen's President

Presidential palace comes under canon fire as Houthis demand control to give their backers Iran domination, and a way to cut off Israel.

Yemen's Chief of Staff Abducted, Likely by Iran-proxy Terrorists

President's chief of staff, who was blocked from becoming prime minister last year, abducted in capital; Iran's proxies suspected.

Al Qaeda in Yemen Chief Officially Claims Charlie Hebdo Attack

Al Qaeda confirms involvement in attack, one week after shooters told bystanders, victims they were working on the group's behalf.

Yemen 'Is a Victim, Not an Exporter, of Terror,' Says President

Yemeni president reacts to news that one of the Paris terrorists received Al Qaeda training in Yemen, says his country stands with France.

Iranian in Yemen Accused of Promoting Baha'i Faith - For Israel

Iranian man charged with spreading pacifistic, universalist religion to benefit its world headquarters in Haifa.

Report: One of the Suspects in Paris Attack Trained in Yemen

One of the two Paris terror attack suspects recently spent time in Yemen associating with Al-Qaeda, say officials.

Pro-Iran Militias Threaten to Conquer Yemen

Major government official says Houthi militias are closing in on Yemen, which is already suffering for attacks from Al Qaeda.

Report: Gulf States Fear Iranian Takeover of Yemen

Pro-Iranian militias in Yemen appear to be tightening their grip on the country - even taking over its national bank.

Iran Launches Major Naval Drill - Eyeing Yemen?

Iran holds massive military drill including farthest reaching naval exercises, in likely gesture for allied Houthis conquering Yemen.

Al-Qaeda Hostages Killed in Yemen During Failed Rescue Attempt

Journalist Luke Somers and teacher Pierre Korkie killed by Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen during a failed rescue bid.

Al Qaeda in Yemen Threatens to Execute American Hostage

Luke Somers appears in new video by Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula; terrorists say he will be killed in 3 days if demands aren't met.

Al-Qaeda Attacks Iranian Ambassador's Residence in Yemen

3 killed by car bomb at the Iranian ambassador's residence in Yemen. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility.

Yemeni Minister Gives Award to 'Jewish Brothers'

Yemen's culture minister gives an award she received from Human Rights Watch to Yemen's dwindling Jewish population.

Is Iran Conquering Yemen?

Iran-backed Houthis conquer large parts of Sana'a, leaving security sources bickering amid predictions of division in the strategic state.

US Embassy Barely Escapes Rocket Attack in Yemen

Rocket strikes 650 feet from embassy, wounded Yemeni guards; State Dept. in denial that Sanaa branch was target in attack.

Flight Ban Instituted After Islamists Clash in Yemen

Flights suspended for 24 hours after Shi'ite Houthis make gains near capital Sanaa, as Yemen fights two-front war against extremists.

Yemen: Terrorists Attack Presidential Palace, Kill 5 Guards

Suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists attack Yemen's presidential palace, killing five guards. Yemen’s President unharmed.

Yemen: Gov't Forces Kill 36 Al Qaeda Terrorists

Operation against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula rages in eastern Shabwa province.

Yemen's Jewish Community Fades Away

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we should spare a thought for a Jewish community which is perishing right before our eyes.

Al Qaeda Chief Explosives Expert Dead in 'Unprecedented' US Op.

Reports that US special forces operation in Yemen took out most senior member of Al Qaeda since Bin Laden in 2011.

Watch: Al Qaeda Holds Largest 'Most Dangerous' Meeting in Years

Al Qaeda's second-in-command mingles with over 100 fighters, commanders - but how did US intelligence agencies miss him?

Goldstone Co-Author Could Replace Falk at UN

UN Watch reveals the identity of yet another anti-Israel candidate pushed by Arab states to replace Richard Falk as "rights expert."

Yemen: Attack on Military Post, 10 Dead

Latest attack on Yemeni military may be result of secessionists, Al Qaeda.