Yemen civil war: what sparked latest escalation and who is involved? Conflict between UN-recognised government and Iran-backed Houthis has impacts far beyond country’s borders The Guardian - UK · 8h ago
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say Forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government began a major offensive Monday against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on the country's Red Sea coast, under an intensified air campaign by the Saudi-led coalition. The Economic Times · Oct 5
A Saudi-led coalition says its fighter jets are bombing Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says an air campaign is underway against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea coastline The Independent UK · Oct 5
Yemen's Government Launches Major Offensive as Houthi Missiles Reach Saudi Arabia's Capital Yemen's government launched a major offensive Sunday as Houthi missiles struck Riyadh and Saudi jets pounded Sanaa. Here's what's driving the escalation. Latin Times · Oct 4
Yemen’s government declares military offensive against Houthis, vows to reclaim territory Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced the start of military operations to retake territory held by the Iran-aligned Houthis, as government forces said they were conducting strikes in the capital Sanaa and the Houthi stronghold of Saada. The Times of India · Oct 4
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran may have targeted UK with drone attack and vows to make it ‘suffer’ Trump says Iran could face ‘devastating losses’ as US moves bombers from UK base The Independent UK · Oct 4
Yemeni government strikes Houthis as tensions escalate amid reports of planned Saudi offensive Yemen's government has launched military strikes aimed at Houthi positions in Sanaa, marking a significant escalation amid the Houthis' recent announcement of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. As tensions rise, reports indicate that Saudi Arabia could unleash a major offensive against Houthi forces along the Red Sea coast, potentially… The Times of India · Oct 4
Yemen forces strike Houthi targets after rebels claim Aramco attack in Riyadh Yemen's internationally recognized government has confirmed ongoing military strikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Sanaa and Saada. This escalation follows the Houthi's missile and drone attacks on Aramco facilities in Riyadh. Houthi military spokesperson stated these actions were in retaliation for recent Saudi airstrikes on Yemeni territory. The coalition forces continue… The Economic Times · Oct 4
Houthis claim strike on oil facilty near Riyadh, accuse Saudi forces of pounding Yemen's capital Houthi rebels accused Saudi forces of launching 26 strikes on Sanaa on Saturday after loud explosions rocked the Yemeni capital. The Iran-backed group said it struck an oil facility south of Riyadh, where flames and a large plume of smoke were seen rising from a plant belonging to oil giant… France 24 · Oct 3
Houthis deny Saudi accusations of targeting Medina's holy sites The Saudi-led coalition said a drone hit the Taibah electricity distribution station, which supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites. The Houthis denied the claim, stating it was a "lie" to back previous allegations against the group. Euronews · Oct 2
Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of striking Medina power station Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Medina, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, drawing condemnation across the Muslim world. The Houthis denied involvement in the drone attack, which came as fighting intensified between government forces and rebels in Yemen. France 24 · Oct 2
Missiles Hit Riyadh for the First Time — and Saudi Arabia Skipped Washington for Help Houthi missiles hit Riyadh for the first time as Saudi Arabia turns to Europe, not Washington, for air-defense help. Latin Times · Sep 22
Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war The Independent UK · Sep 20
Houthi advance boosts Iran’s leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia – but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen It took just a few days for Houthi forces to seize most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the shores of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea maritime choke point. The Conversation · Sep 17
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Photos show Houthi rallies, fighters and daily life inside Yemen. Yemenis rally in support of the Houthi rebels as fighters march through Sanaa, while daily life continues amid renewed fears of escalating conflict and a return to full-scale civil war. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, three strategic islands The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. Before the Red Sea offensive, the Houthis already controlled a large part of Yemen's north.
Latin Times · Aug 15 The Pentagon Killed 153 Civilians in Yemen Last Year. Then It Gutted the Watchdog Investigating It The Pentagon told Congress its 2025 strikes killed 153 Yemeni civilians — as the office built to prevent such harm shrank by 90%. (134 characters)
Bangkok Post · Jul 25 Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front SANAA - Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday, as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front.
The Economic Times · Jul 14 Saudi Crown Prince sought US support before launching strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, Trump backed action: Report US President Trump backed Saudi Crown Prince's request for military action. Riyadh initiated operations against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen. This move followed concerns over Houthi operations and a contested Iranian flight. Saudi forces targeted Sanaa airport after an Iranian aircraft landed there. Houthis retaliated with strikes on Saudi Arabia's…
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen's international airport Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Yemen government says attacked Sanaa airport, reviving dormant conflict The government said it had wanted to prevent an Iranian plane from landing in the capital, after failing to convince a Houthi delegation that went to Tehran for the late Iranian supreme leader's funeral to board a Yemenia flight instead.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport Houthi rebels reported Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa airport on Monday. The Yemeni government stated strikes aimed to stop an Iranian plane landing. This action marked an end to the de-escalation phase, rebels warned. The plane carrying the Houthi delegation changed its route to Hodeida. Yemeni officials ordered evacuation of the…
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Euronews · Jan 29 World Food Programme terminates all staff contracts in rebel-held Yemen, UN says An estimated 4.8 million people remain internally displaced across Yemen, the WFP says, in what the UN says is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025 Families of Yemeni aid workers detained by Houthi rebels despair for their fate Yemen's Houthi rebels have arrested dozens of workers with United Nations agencies, aid groups and nongovernmental organizations