Yemen’s internationally recognized government has announced a major military operation against the Iran -backed Houthi rebels as they advance in the outskirts of a key city. Yemen’s government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news Meanwhile, the Iranian parliament speaker who was the lead negotiator in direct talks with the U.S. … Read more
Yemen’s Houthis claimed an attack on an oil facility near the Saudi capital on Saturday, where an AFP journalist saw flames and smoke, and accused the Gulf kingdom of striking Sanaa dozens of times. Houthis say struck oil facility near Riyadh, as Saudis hit Sanaa The foes have traded strikes since the Houthis seized all … Read more
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea, bolstering the Iran-backed rebels’ ability to control a key maritime shipping route. Houthis seize 2 strategic Red Sea islands, and other Mideast developments Meanwhile, repairs to a crucial Saudi Arabian oil pipeline that was struck in an … Read more
Yemen’s Houthis said Sunday that Saudi Arabia had launched more than 50 strikes against their positions in 24 hours, after the Iran-backed group claimed a rare drone and missile attack on a military base in the kingdom. Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against them in 24 hours The Houthis have been engaged … Read more
* Baghdad dismisses military commander after confirming pipeline attack originated from Iraq Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping * Saudi Arabia says it shut down East-West pipeline as a precaution after multiple attacks * Houthis advance along Red Sea coast, take strategic island at mouth of the waterway … Read more
By Mohammed Ghobari, Eman Abouhassira and Yasmine Ghania Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip ADEN/DUBAI, Sept 12 – Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline, after the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices even higher. The world’s largest crude … Read more
Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee. Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots … Read more
The capture of Mokha gives the Houthis a stronger position along Yemen’s western coast. (AP Photo) Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants have seized the key Red Sea port of Mokha and advanced towards the Hanish islands, bringing them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and raising the prospect of a major new threat to one of … Read more
Houthis capture Mokha, move closer to key Bab al-Mandab Strait Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, military sources and witnesses told the BBC.The capture brings the Houthis within 75km (46 miles) of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key gateway for global trade between Asia … Read more
Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday as daily attacks continued in a conflict that has reignited during the Middle East war, with hundreds of people killed in fighting near the Red Sea. Saudi-led coalition and Houthis trade strikes as Yemen conflict deepens More than 50 attacks targeted several regions in Yemen, … Read more