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Temporary Ceasefire in Yemen to Begin Friday

Yemen's warring factions agree to a temporary humanitarian ceasefire from Friday night until the end of Ramadan.

Yemen's Government Places Conditions on Truce with Houthis

Yemen's government tells UN it would agree to a truce if key "guarantees" are met.

Yemen Talks End Without Agreement

Yemen's exiled government and Houthi rebels end talks in Geneve without even agreeing on even a temporary ceasefire.

Warring Yemen Parties Agree a Ceasefire is Needed

Yemen'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 Geneva

Houthis say they will attend UN-backed peace talks planned for June 14 without preconditions.

American Ambassador Met Houthis in Oman

State 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'a

Saudi-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 Yemen

Iranian news agency claims Israeli weapons and ammunition were intercepted inside the Saudi embassy in the Yemeni capital.

Houthis Agree to Take Part in Peace Talks

The leader of the Houthi rebels backs peace talks to take place next week in Geneva.

Saudis Resume Airstrikes in Yemen After Ceasefire Ends

Saudi Arabian-led coalition resumes airstrikes against Houthi rebels, hours after the expiry of a humanitarian truce.

Fighting Continues in Yemen Despite Ceasefire

Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition continue to fight each other in Yemen. A ceasefire came into effect on Tuesday but has had little effect.

Humanitarian Ceasefire Begins in Yemen

Five-day humanitarian truce between Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels takes effect.

Houthis Agree to Five-Day Humanitarian Ceasefire

Houthi rebels agree to five-day humanitarian ceasefire proposed by Saudi Arabia, warn they will respond to any violations.

Arab Forces Vow to Target Houthi Leaders

After Houthis target Saudi cities, coalition forces say they 'crossed a red line' and will pay dearly.

Yemen Asks International Community to Intervene Against Houthis

Yemen's ambassador to the UN asks for ground forces to save the country from Houthi rebels.

Egypt Recommits to Saudi Airstrikes in Yemen

In sign of growing alliance against Iranian hegemony, Egypt extends military deployment in Gulf by 3 months to fight Houthis.

UN Report: Iran Helping Houthis Since 2009

UN report proves Iran has been shipping weapons to Yemen's Houthi rebels since at least 2009.

ISIS Threatens to 'Cut the Throats' of Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Declaring their presence in the war-torn country, Islamic State terrorists announce intentions to 'slaughter' Shiite Houthi in Yemen.

Iran Threatens Saudis After Aid Planes Blocked

Iran 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 Yemen

UN Chief Concerned Over Renewed Airstrikes in Yemen

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voices concern after Saudi-led coalition renews airstrikes on Houthis.

Saudi Arabia: We'll Continue to Stop Houthis in Yemen

Saudi ambassador says his country will continue to use force to stop Houthis from making advances in Yemen.

Despite 'End of War,' Saudi Jets Punish Yemen

Fighting goes on in Yemen despite Saudi declaration that Operation Decisive Storm is over.

Yemen's President Thanks Saudi Arabia for Support

Yemen’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 Yemen

Iran's foreign ministry says it welcomes the "halt to killing innocent and defenseless people" in Yemen.

Saudi-led Arab Coalition Ends Yemen Airstrike Campaign

Airstrikes 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.

United States Sanctions 2 Top Houthis

Treasury Department places two top figures in Yemen's Houthi rebellion on its sanctions blacklist.

US: Iran Trying to Smuggle Surface-to-Air Missiles to Houthis

US 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 Far

Six 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 Reports

Increasingly open Iranian footprint in Yemen, as Hezbollah fighters reportedly operating alongside Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

Security Sources Reveal Massive Iranian Spying in Egypt

Arabic media reports Iran has appointed new spy master backing terror groups and gathering intel in Arab countries.

Kerry: We're There for Our Mideast Allies

The United States will not allow Tehran to run amok and do as it pleases in the Middle East, said Secretary of State John Kerry.

Yemen Battle Turning Into a US-Iran Proxy Showdown

End 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 Begins

Mass exodus as neighboring countries evacuate their citizens from the fighting; hundreds dead over the week in bombings.

Yemen: Houthis Storm Presidential Palace, Seize Strategic Port

Houthis seize Aden presidential palace and central neighborhood, as city controlling entry to Red Sea and Eilat starts to fall.

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 War

Egypt has deepened its relationship with Saudi Arabia, and it's not all about the money.

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.

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.