News for Houthis Watch: Houthi drone attack causes damage to Saudi Arabian state-owned oil refinery6 additional drone strikes were carried out by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis Friday, as hundreds of drone attacks have targeted Saudi Arabia. What will Biden offer the Houthis to end civil war?With the civil war in Yemen in its 7th year and civilians dying of hunger & disease, Biden admin. interested in ending the conflict. Trump's former envoy to State Department: Condemn the Houthis, unequivocallyJason Greenblatt criticizes State Department spokesman's weak condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. US to remove terrorist designation of Yemen's Houthi rebelsSecretary of State Blinken announces reversal of decision made by Trump administration in its final days in office.US to designate Houthis as a terrorist organizationSources tell Reuters US plans to designate Yemen’s Houthi movement as a foreign terrorist organization as soon as Monday.IDF prepares for possible missile, drone strikes from YemenIDF discusses missile and drone attacks from Houthis and Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Yemen.IDF downplays Syria threat, warns of attack from Yemen or IraqIDF Brigadier General says that while Israel has focused on Iranian militants in Syria, an attack from Iraq or Yemen is far more likely.Report: Houthis arrest Yemenite JewsArab media report pro-Iranian militia is stepping up its attempts to ethnically cleanse Yemen of its last remaining Jews. Pompeo: Renew the UN arms embargo on IranSecretary of State calls for a renewal of the UN arms embargo on Iran after the Navy seized Iranian weapons shipment for Houthi rebels. Yemeni officials: More than 100 killed in Houthi attackOfficials say more than 100 people were killed and dozens wounded in Saturday’s missile and drone attack in Marib. At least 90 dead in Houthi attack on Yemeni baseIran-aligned Houthi rebels attack military training camp in Marib with ballistic missiles and drones. US Navy seizes Iranian missiles en route to YemenNaval Destroyer seizes vessel carrying precision missile parts to Houthi rebels in Yemen in first seizure of its kind. Iran saw Bolton's firing as a fatal Trump weaknessBolton was the "bad cop" and his abrupt departure gave Iran the courage to attack the Saudi oil refineries. Attacks on Saudi oil facilities cut 5% of global oil supplySaudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on its key oil facilities have disrupted about half of the kingdom's oil capacity. Pompeo: 'Tehran responsible for attacks on Saudi Arabia'US calls on international community to condemn Iranian attacks, says 'no evidence' Houthis responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities. The next 9/11The Houthis - or Ansar Allah - motto, displayed on their flag, says it all: “God is great! Death to the U.S.! Death to Israel! Curse the Jews and victory to Islam!” Yemen's Houthi rebels say they are prepared for ceasefireIranian-backed rebels halt drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, say they are prepared for broader ceasefire if Saudis agree. Nasrallah meets Houthi delegationHezbollah leader meets delegation from Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels. Security Council calls for probe of Saudi attack in YemenUN Security Council calls for "credible" probe after air strike by Saudi-led coalition that killed at least 29 children in Yemen. UN chief: Investigate Saudi air strike in YemenUN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for independent probe of Saudi-led coalition air strike in Yemen that killed dozens of people.ANALYSIS: Major escalation in Yemen could trigger warIranian proxies launch missiles at a Saudi tanker, threaten to bomb Arab-coalition ports. Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles fired by HouthisSaudi air defenses intercept two missiles fired from rebel-held territory in neighboring Yemen. Yemen: Houthis sentence Jewish man for rescuing Torah scrollMan accused of helping Jews fleeing to Israel from Yemen's civil war bring 500-year-old Torah scroll imprisoned by Houthi rebels. France accuses Iran of supplying arms to HouthisFrance rejects Iran's denial that it is supplying weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen. Iran denies providing Houthi rebels with ballistic missilesIran's Revolutionary Guards deny Saudi Arabian accusations that Tehran provided Yemen rebels with ballistic capabilities.Saudi Arabia threatens Iran after Houthi missile attackMilitary coalition led by Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation against Iran after Houthi rebels fire missile barrage from Yemen.Russia vetoes UN resolution on Iran and HouthisRussia uses veto power to block draft resolution pressuring Iran over its failure to block supplies of missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels.Russia likely to veto UN resolution calling out IranRussia likely to veto British, U.S. and French bid for the Security Council to call out Iran over providing weapons to Houthi rebels.Russia disputes that Iran is helping Yemen rebelsRussia dismisses U.S. evidence that Iran supplied missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels. Iranian-backed rebels targeting Red SeaShiite Houthi rebels in Yemen threatening to prevent international boats from passing through the Red Sea. The case for supporting Riyadh's new young leaderHis actions are dictatorial, but he is cleaning up corruption, working against Iran, modernizing the economy and fighting extremist clerics.Houthis: U.S. diverting attention from Jerusalem recognitionYemen’s Houthi rebels dismiss accusations that Iran supplied them with missile fired at Saudi Arabia. Haley presents proof Iran supplied missile to HouthisU.S. ambassador to the UN presents evidence that a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen was Iranian-made. Britain to present resolution on Yemen ceasefireBritain will present a draft resolution to the Security Council demanding an immediate ceasefire in Yemen. Iran blasts Kerry for saying it supports HouthisIran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denies American accusations his country delivered missiles to Houthi rebels. Yemen ceasefire takes effectUN-brokered ceasefire between government and Shiite Houthi rebels takes effect. Kerry asks Iran to stop its regional warsKerry calls on Tehran to 'prove it wants to be member of int'l community' by stopping its Houthi rebels in Yemen and escalation in Syria. Yemen ceasefire to begin April 10Yemen's government and Iranian-backed Houthis agreed on a ceasefire starting April 10 followed by peace talks.Yemen's government, rebels agree to a ceasefireYemen's internationally recognized government and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels agree to begin a ceasefire for a week or two. Iran Claims Houthis Destroy Arab WarshipIf true, claim suggests pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen have their hands on sophisticated anti-ship missiles, presenting a game-changing threat. Yemeni Rebels Confirm Commitment to End CrisisYemen's Houthi rebels confirm in writing they agree to UN resolutions aimed at ending the country's conflict. Yemen's President Returns to AdenYemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi lands in Aden for the first time since he escaped to Saudi Arabia as Houthi fighters closed in.Yemen Pulls Out of Peace Talks with HouthisYemen's exiled government pulls out of UN-mediated peace talks with its Houthi adversaries. Bahrain: Ground Offensive Needed to Fight IranBahrain's Foreign Minister calls for a ground offensive to eliminate Iran's influence in Yemen, via the Houthi rebels.Yemen President: Fighting Houthis Stops IranYemen's exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi says his forces are battling Shiite Houthi rebels across the country to stop Iran.Houthi Rocket Attack in Yemen Kills 14 CiviliansIran-backed rebels in Yemen fire rockets into a residential district, killing 14 civilians, mostly women and children. Houthi Leader Urges Militia to Keep FightingThe leader of Yemen's Houthis urges his militia to fight on against Yemen's government. Fighting in Yemen Continues Despite CeasefireShelling reported in southern Yemen as truce between rebels and Saudi-backed pro-government forces comes into force. Saudi-Led Coalition Declares Ceasefire in YemenCoalition against Iranian-backed Houthis announces five-day humanitarian ceasefire. Hamas: Iran Incited Against UsGaza rejects reports Hamas to send military aid to the Houthis in Yemen, say Iran is trying to torpedo new relationship with Saudi Arabia.Temporary Ceasefire in Yemen to Begin FridayYemen's warring factions agree to a temporary humanitarian ceasefire from Friday night until the end of Ramadan. Yemen's Government Places Conditions on TruceYemen's government tells UN it would agree to a truce if key "guarantees" are met.Warring Yemen Parties Agree a Ceasefire is NeededYemen's warring parties agreed at peace talks on the need for a ceasefire, but fail to work out the details.Houthis to Attend UN Peace Talks in GenevaHouthis say they will attend UN-backed peace talks planned for June 14 without preconditions. American Ambassador Met Houthis in OmanState Department confirms for the first time that Anne Patterson held talks with Yemen’s Houthi militia in Oman.Saudi Airstrikes Hit Edge of Yemeni Capital Sana'aSaudi-led strikes on Houthi arsenal send shrapnel flying into neighborhood, while Houthis shell UN aid ship seeking entry to Aden.Iran Claims Israeli Weapons Found in YemenIranian news agency claims Israeli weapons and ammunition were intercepted inside the Saudi embassy in the Yemeni capital. |
