Houthis

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.

'The world is in peril'

'Rampaging Iran Has Created 3 Fronts on Israel'

Netanyahu explains it is his duty to warn against Iranian nukes in Congress, 'militant Islam with WMDs is greatest danger to humanity.'

Iran-Backed Houthis Make Life Difficult for Last Jews of Yemen

Life for the few Jews who remain in Yemen is becoming intolerable, witnesses who escaped to Israel testify.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.