Yemen

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Attempt to shoot down Houthi drones caught on live TV

Al-Arabiya correspondent reports from front line of fighting between the government and Houthi terrorist rebels in eastern Yemen, as government forces fight off drones in the background.

Report: Houthis plan to escalate tensions with Saudi Arabia

Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar reports Houthis preparing for possible escalation with Saudi Arabia, including renewed fighting along Saudi Arabia's southern border.

Six dead as Houthis launch drone attack on Yemen’s Mocha port

Houthi drones target Yemen's Mocha port, killing six. A Saudi Aramco site in Najran is targeted as well.

Six dead

Houthi missiles strike commercial vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Houthi ballistic missile strike on a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait kills six people, marking the first fatalities of this maritime conflict.

Second consecutive day

Houthis strike Yemeni city of Mocha

Houthi rebels fire ballistic missiles at Mocha for a second straight day, targeting Saudi troops and arms depots with drones and projectiles.

Yemen:

Houthi forces launch missiles and drones at port city of Mocha

Houthi forces renew missile and drone strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, targeting Saudi-backed military assets amid mounting tensions.

Amid regional clash

Fire extinguished at Saudi Aramco refinery

Blaze at Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery doused as Houthi strikes and border clashes continue to inflame tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

With drones and missiles

Houthis target Saudi-aligned troops

Houthi forces launch missile and drone strikes on Marib's Sahn al-Jinn camp and residential areas, killing two and injuring 14 in the latest escalation.

Amid regional tensions

11 civilians injured in Houthi strike in Saudi Arabia

Houthi attack in city of Najran injures 11 civilians, amid intelligence reports of coordinated threat plans involving the IRGC and Iraqi militias against Saudi Arabia.

Houthi attack on Yemen forces leaves 45 dead, 80 wounded

Houthi missile and drone strikes on Yemeni military positions killed 45 government forces and wounded about 80 others, according to reports.

Houthis target Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Houthis claim missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers off Yanbu and in the Gulf of Aden, intensifying their Red Sea naval blockade against Riyadh.

Indian-flagged ship sinks in Red Sea after explosives attack

Indian-flagged MSV Faize Noore Oliya sank off the coast of Yemen after an explosives-laden boat attack, while all 13 Indian crew members were rescued.

Reports:

Saudi Arabia bombs Sana'a as Houthi-Iraq ties deepen

Reports of Saudi strikes on Sana'a reportedly concluding that Houthis and Iran-backed Iraqi groups jointly launched attacks from Iraq.

After attack on Saudi vessel

Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen’s Hodeidah

Saudi Arabia launches strikes on Houthi-held Hodeidah after a Saudi ship sustains damage in the Red Sea.

Houthis strike Saudi oil tanker to enforce new maritime blockade

Yemen's Houthis confirm attacking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones to enforce a regional naval blockade announced earlier this week.

Saudi Arabia rejects Houthi blockade, vows to protect Red Sea

Saudi Arabia firmly dismisses Houthi allegations, promising to defend its ships as the Iranian-backed group announces a naval embargo on the Kingdom.

Suspected hijacking at sea

Gunmen seize chemical tanker in Gulf of Aden

Maritime security sources say armed men boarded the Asana near Yemen. The identity of the attackers remains unknown.

Report:

Iran tells Houthis to prepare Red Sea shipping shutdown

Reuters says Tehran instructed the Houthis to prepare to disrupt Red Sea shipping if the US targets Iranian power infrastructure.

UN extends Red Sea mandate

US envoy blasts Iran-backed Houthi attacks

UN Security Council extends its Red Sea reporting mandate as US Ambassador Mike Waltz warns that UN resolutions face collapse without enforcement against Houthi strikes.

Saudis strike Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces reportedly targeted the runway at Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport after an Iranian aircraft attempted to land in the capital. The Houthis accused Riyadh of aggression and vowed retaliation.

50 killed

Massive blow to Houthis

More than 50 Houthi operatives were reportedly killed as Yemeni government forces repelled a major assault in western Yemen.

Cargo ship attacked in Red Sea, off Houthi-controlled Yemen

Security guards aboard a bulk carrier trade gunfire with armed attackers in a skiff off the coast of Yemen, escalating concerns over vital Red Sea trade lanes.

Houthis claim Saudi jets tried to block Iranian flight to Sanaa

Yemen's Houthi rebel group claims Saudi warplanes attempted to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa, warns future 'violations' will trigger attacks on Saudi airports and strategic infrastructure.

Houthi threat gets closer to Eilat

Israel is monitoring Houthi flights to Jordan as officials assess potential threats to Eilat, while stressing there is no concrete intelligence of an attack.

Houthis declare additional escalation

Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree declares naval blockade in Red Sea following missile launch towards central Israel.

Four homes damaged in direct strike on Samaria

Iran launches multiple barrages towards Israel, Yemeni Houthis launch additional missile; no injuries reported.

3-pronged attack

Sirens triggered following fire from Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen

Sirens were activated in several areas across the country following a coordinated attack from three fronts: Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen.

Mulit-front attack:

Missiles launched from Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran at Israel

Missile from Yemen intercepted, as were some of the launches from Iran. Around 150 launches have been fired from Lebanon since this morning

Houthi leader warns group has ‘fingers on the trigger’

Houthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi warns that the Iran-backed group is ready to strike as tensions rise following US and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Houthis threaten to 'open the gates of hell'

Houthi spokesman warns Israel that continued fighting in Gaza could trigger renewed attacks from Yemen amid what he calls a fragile ceasefire

Report:

US strike kills three suspected Al‑Qaeda terrorists in Yemen

A US drone strike in Yemen’s Marib province reportedly eliminates three suspected members of Al‑Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

Houthis uphold death sentences for nine accused of espionage

A Houthi court in Sanaa upholds death sentences for nine Yemenis accused of espionage.

Yemen announces major gains against UAE-backed rebel group

Yemen’s internationally recognized government announced it has restored control over Hadramout province after forces secured key cities, airports, and installations amid clashes with STC-linked units.

IDF summarizes 2025

From elimination of Mohammed Sinwar to senior Iranian officials

IDF summarizes 2025: Around 21,000 strikes and the elimination of senior leaders from Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime.

Houthis threaten Israel after Somaliland recognition

After Israel recognizes Somaliland, Yemen’s Houthis warn that any Israeli presence on Somali soil will be a military target.

9 months later

Houthis confirm deaths of senior commanders in US strikes

After months of concealing it, Houthi terrorists in Yemen admitted that several missile and UAV forces commanders were eliminated in US drone strikes in March.

Houthis, Yemeni government to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners

Yemen’s warring parties agree to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners after Oman talks, marking the largest swap in 11 years and raising cautious hopes for advancing peace efforts.

US slams Houthis over detention of embassy staff in Yemen

US condemns Houthis’ unlawful detention of embassy staff in Yemen, calling it intimidation and demanding their immediate, unconditional release.

UN chief slams Houthis’ court referral of UN staff in Yemen

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Houthis’ referral of UN staff to court, demanding release of 59 UN personnel held in Yemen.

Houthis release crew of ship they attacked in Red Sea

Crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C, sunk in July after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, have been released. Eleven seafarers are set to arrive in Oman, ending months of captivity.

Pentagon watchdog:

Hegseth risked troops with Signal Yemen strike chat

Pentagon watchdog says Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth endangered US troops by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, though he had authority to declassify.

Filipino crew of sunk cargo ship to be released by Houthis

Philippines says nine Filipino crew members of the Eternity C, sunk by Houthis in July, will be released. The men will be transferred from Sanaa to Oman before returning home.

US drone strike in Yemen kills two suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists

A US drone strike in Yemen’s Marib province eliminates two alleged Al-Qaeda terrorists riding a motorcycle. The strike comes amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

Over Israel spying

Houthi court sentences 18 UN aid workers to death

A Houthi court in Sanaa sentences 18 UN aid workers to death for allegedly spying for Israel. The UN condemns the ruling, warning obstruction of humanitarian relief in Yemen risks famine for millions.

Report:

Hamas stockpiling weapons around the world for post-war use

According to a Kan News report, Hamas has begun storing advanced weapons in Africa, Yemen, and other friendly states to smuggle later into strategic locations, undermining disarmament initiatives.

Houthis threaten:

Renewed attacks on Israel if Gaza ceasefire collapses

Houthis warn they’ll resume missile and drone attacks on Israel if Gaza ceasefire fails.

Houthis claim CIA-Mossad spy network arrested in Yemen

Houthis claim they arrested a CIA-Mossad spy ring operating under Saudi command in Yemen. The group alleges Israeli officers helped run the network, though no independent evidence has confirmed the claims.

Houthi militia preparing for another military clash

The leader of Yemen’s Houthi militia says a new military clash with Israel is inevitable, prompting intensified efforts to expand the group’s military capabilities.

Houthis to try 43 UN staff over role in Israeli strike on Sanaa

Houthis to try 43 UN staff for alleged links to Israeli strike that killed top officials. UN denies accusations, calls detentions arbitrary, and demands immediate release of all personnel.

Yemen:

Sixth UN staffer detained as Houthi raids escalate

Houthis detain sixth UN staffer in Yemen, confiscate equipment, and hold 59 personnel. UN warns aid efforts are at risk and reassesses operations in Houthi-controlled areas.

Houthis arrest UN staff, accuse them of spying for Israel

Houthis arrest three UN staffers in Sanaa, accusing them of spying for Israel. The arrests follow a raid on a UN compound.

Yemen:

Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained

Houthis release 12 UN staffers in Yemen, but over 50 remain detained. The UN urges their immediate release and continues talks with regional powers to secure their freedom.

This is how Israel exposed the Houthi Chief of Staff

An investigation by the intelligence blog Intelli Times reveals that a walkie talkie regularly carried by Houthi Chief of Staff Muhammad al-Ghamari resembles a device manufactured in Israel.

Yemen:

Silence on condition of Houthi minister injured in Israeli strike

Condition of Houthi Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi, critically wounded in Israeli strike, is deteriorating rapidly, reports say.

Houthis:

'UN employees are spying on us to help Israel'

Houthi militia operatives broke into the UN compound, interrogated employees, and arrested several of them on suspicion of providing information that helped Israel attack government targets in Yemen.

IDF confirms:

Houthi Chief of Staff eliminated in Israeli strike

The Houthis have confirmed that their Military Chief of Staff, Muhammad Abd Al-Karim al-Ghamari, who was wounded in an Israeli airstrike, succumbed to his wounds.

Sirens in central Israel, J'lem

IAF intercepts missile launched from Yemen

IDF detects a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel. Sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela and Jerusalem areas. Missile successfully intercepted, no injuries reported.

Houthis claim missile attack on Dutch ship in Gulf of Aden

Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen claim missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in Gulf of Aden, which injured two crew members.

Sirens in central Israel, Judea

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens activated in central Israel and in communities in the Judean Foothills after the IDF identifies the launch of a missile from Yemen. Missile successfully intercepted.

Iran built underground missile factories in Yemen

According to a report in Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel’s security services have detected significant advances in the Houthi militia’s capabilities in recent months.