Houthis

At least 129 people have been killed in Yemen since Thursday during a major Houthi offensive. The Iran-backed group is targeting coastal areas near the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait.

A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals: how the Houthis in Yemen and the Al-Qaeda branch in Somalia turned from sectarian rivals into partners in arms, drones, and terrorist training. Fears of an Israeli presence in Somaliland are accelerating their cooperation, threatening one of the world's most important oil routes.

A senior Houthi official threatens to raise the level of military pressure on Saudi Arabia and tighten the naval blockade in the Red Sea to include all foreign vessels operating off the kingdom's coast. According to him, oil facilities in the port of Yanbu have been added to the target bank in order to halt oil exports.

The Yemeni terrorist organization claims it launched a ballistic missile at the ship "Amazon" off the coast of Yanbu. The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia confirmed the hit and announced that the crew members were unharmed. Simultaneously, reports were received of an attack on weapons convoys and pro-Saudi forces in northern Yemen.

Streets, houses, cars, and boats in Yemen are currently decorated in green in honor of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. However, the situation in the country is far from festive: the war with Saudi Arabia is ongoing, many areas suffer from severe electricity shortages, and hospitals are collapsing. 'The atmosphere is pleasant with the green color, but my pockets are empty,' locals say.

Sources identified with the organization threaten escalation against vital targets in the south of the kingdom, including Aramco facilities, and the blocking of Saudi vessels in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The remarks come after the Houthis claimed they recently attacked an Aramco refinery in the Jizan area.

A security source who spoke with N12 outlined the Iranian moves: they are focusing on producing cheap and easy-to-operate missiles - and are not afraid of entering another conflict. "Iran will try to disrupt the blockade on it - and it may move to a stage of opening fire," he said.

The Iranian-backed militia in Yemen threatens to shut down operations in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait area, a critical transit point for global maritime trade.

A spokesperson for Houthi forces claimed on Monday that the organization launched ballistic missiles at a Saudi military landing craft and four escorting boats off the coast of Al-Mukha in the Red Sea. The Houthis allege the vessels were hit and sunk, though there is no independent verification of these claims.

After weeks of Houthi attacks, forces loyal to the Yemeni government reported a series of strikes they carried out. As a result of the strikes, there are dozens of dead and wounded in the ranks of the Shiite terrorist organization, in addition to the destruction of vehicles and weapons depots.

According to a report by Erem News, based on Yemeni sources, Tehran has helped for years to turn the Houthis from a local force into an organization equipped with long-range missiles and UAVs, alongside smuggling networks and ties that extend beyond Yemen's borders.

The Houthis launched a wide wave of attacks on the western coast of Yemen and fired 44 UAVs toward the port of Mocha, alongside ballistic missiles and explosive boats. According to the Yemeni army, an attempt was also made to hit an oil tanker near Bab al-Mandab.

This is how the crisis with Iran could quickly deteriorate into a massive campaign spanning from the Red Sea, through Eastern Europe, to the Pacific Ocean.

Sources in Yemen reported to the Lebanese newspaper "Al-Akhbar", affiliated with Hezbollah, that the "Al-Islah" party, part of the Yemeni parliament and forces, initiated mediation efforts with the Houthis, with Hamas acting as the most prominent mediator.

Saudi Arabia announced that 13 countries have officially joined a multinational maritime defense alliance, marking its formal launch. The Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that the third planning meeting for the alliance was held in Jeddah with representatives from 39 nations in attendance.

According to a report in a newspaper affiliated with Hezbollah, the Houthis began shelling Saudi weapons depots in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait area. The bombings began after they received information about Saudi Arabia's preparations for an attack against them, in coordination with the USA and the UK.

Middle East expert Dr. Eddie Cohen described in an interview with Tal Meir the potential for a war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen, amid escalating tensions and ongoing exchanges of fire.

The X network suspended the account of Yahya Sarea, the military spokesman for the Houthis, which had more than 121,000 followers. The account was used by him to announce attacks in the Red Sea and the region, and X stated that he violated the platform's rules.

Maritime exports of Saudi oil from the Red Sea are becoming increasingly difficult to track as tankers disable their AIS tracking systems due to fears of Houthi attacks. This practice, known as 'dark sailing,' complicates market assessments of energy supply volumes.

Pentagon data submitted to Congress reveals that at least 153 civilians were killed and 243 wounded in US strikes in Yemen. The military is investigating 15 additional incidents. The report excludes casualties from operations in Iran.

Three crew members were killed in an attack attributed to the Houthis against a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Reports from Yemen indicate an intensification of the organization's activity, while fears of renewed damage to one of the world's most important trade routes are growing.

Air defense systems in Aden were activated early this morning following the presence of unidentified UAVs near the presidential palace. This marks the second such incident in the region within a few days.

The Houthi terrorist organization has launched fresh missile and UAV attacks against Saudi-backed forces. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Human Rights in Hodeidah province reported that militants have cleared dozens of villages to establish terrorist camps.

The Houthis claim to have attacked an Aramco refinery in Jizan, days after a major assault on government forces in Yemen that left at least 17 soldiers dead.

After days of Houthi attacks and 17 soldiers killed, the Yemeni army has launched a counter-offensive. Fighting in Marib and Hadhramaut is intensifying, and in the shadow of the regional conflict with Iran, there is growing fear of the collapse of the ceasefire and a return to full-scale civil war.

The Yemeni army has announced a multi-front military operation against the Houthis following recent attacks. Simultaneously, the UAE accused Iran of a missile strike on an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, while another ship was hit near Oman.

Tehran states that the opening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the US accepting all of Iran's conditions. Amid rising regional tensions, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have formed a defense alliance.

Yaakov Nagel, former National Security Advisor and head of the NSC, provided his perspective during an interview on 103FM regarding the defense agreement being formed between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan: "Saudi Arabia is in many ways a paper tiger."

Saudi Arabia claims that Iran, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias are preparing to attack the kingdom. In Riyadh, they threaten to respond to any threat, against the backdrop of preparations for an operation in Yemen and rising tensions in the Red Sea.

The war in Yemen is heating up: Iran-backed rebels launched missiles and drones at military camps in Marib and Hadramaut, at least 45 soldiers were killed and dozens more wounded. The Houthis claimed they attacked concentrations of Saudi forces, after having already declared a "maritime blockade" against Riyadh and announced they had bombed oil tankers: "We are ready to deal with any escalation."

The Houthis claim they attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, hours after a report of a powerful explosion near a tanker about 95 nautical miles from Aden. The crew was not harmed, but at this stage there is no Saudi confirmation or proof of a link between the events.

Residents of Sanaa and the Emirati website "Erem News" report that the Houthi regime in Yemen has begun operating a mandatory registration and military recruitment mechanism for students in schools. According to reports, the organization's "General Recruitment Authority" is distributing forms to students of various ages and providing them with ideological and military training in preparation for...

India is in the crosshairs: the vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit while sailing in the Red Sea. All 14 crew members, mostly Indian nationals, were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard. New Delhi's Minister of Shipping condemned the incident as an "unjustified attack on an undefended vessel."

The Indian cargo ship "Faizi Nuri Aulia" sank on Tuesday after being struck by an attacking vessel 13 nautical miles south of the Houthi-controlled city of Al-Hodeidah. All 14 crew members were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard.

According to the Houthis, the attack at Najran airport was carried out in response to the activity of Saudi UAVs in Yemeni territory, against the backdrop of renewed escalation between the parties in the last month.

Escalation between the Houthis and the Yemeni government continues as the terrorist organization suffers heavy losses. An attempt to infiltrate Yemeni army positions in the south was repelled, resulting in the death of five Houthi militants.

Arab reports indicate that hundreds of Houthi commanders and fighters have disappeared from the public eye amid tightened security in the Yemeni capital. Residents fear a regional escalation and warn of a confrontation that will take a heavy toll on the population.

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a large-scale military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen, potentially including a ground offensive in the country's center, according to The Guardian. The move aims to break the Houthi blockade on Saudi oil export routes in the southern Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a broad military operation against the Houthis in Yemen, which may include an attack from the sea and land. The move is intended to break the Houthi grip on shipping lanes in the southern Red Sea and allow for the resumption of Saudi oil exports.

Saudi Arabia is calling on the US and China to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Frustrated by the lack of progress, regional states are pushing for decisive action against the Iranian threat.

On Thursday, explosions were reported in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthi terrorist organization. According to Arab media reports, Saudi Arabia is responsible for the attack, though it has not claimed official responsibility.

A senior Houthi intelligence commander was eliminated in a mysterious operation in Sana'a, raising questions about the militia's internal stability and control.

Reuters reported that the Houthis in Yemen are considering imposing fees on merchant ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This follows their recent announcement of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.

The Yemeni Foreign Minister stated that the Houthis aim to replicate the Iranian model from the Strait of Hormuz in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. She added that the Houthis rely on the "weak international response" to attacks on merchant ships and wish to continue escalating tensions in the Red Sea.

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According to a report in the Saudi "Asharq Al-Awsat", sources in Yemen believe that public dissatisfaction may lead to widespread protest. According to them, the moves against vessels in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are increasing concern among citizens.

The Houthi military spokesman announced the interception of a Bayraktar Akinci UAV over Al-Jawf province. The incident follows a phone call between the Saudi and Turkish defense ministers.

Parallel to the escalation with Iran, concern about an outbreak is growing on the Yemen front: Reuters reported that the Houthis and Yemeni government forces are reinforcing their positions. Riyadh, losing patience, has begun striking back. Notably, missiles fired at the port of Yanbu were intercepted by a Greek Patriot battery team stationed in the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia reported an attack on a vessel flying the kingdom's flag in the Red Sea. Shortly after, Riyadh launched strikes on the port city of Hodeidah, with reports of explosions in weapons depots. The Houthis threatened a harsh response, stating: 'Any escalation will be met with a harsher escalation.'