City in Middle East 14.77, 43.25

Al-Hudaydah

Also known as Hodeidah

Al-Hudaydah is a Red Sea port city on Yemen's western coast. Known as Yemen's primary commercial gateway and a critical humanitarian aid entry point, it has been a major flashpoint in the Yemen conflict. Recently, the area has seen Ansarallah ground assaults on nearby districts and multiple maritime security incidents against commercial vessels offshore. Last updated Jul 7th, 2026

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At least 14 troops aligned with Yemen's Saudi backed, internationally recognized government were killed and 23 others wounded after Ansarallah (Houthis) launched a major assault on military positions in the Hays district, south of Hodeidah....

At least 14 troops aligned with Yemen's Saudi backed, internationally recognized government were killed and 23 others wounded after Ansarallah (Houthis) launched a major assault on military positions in the Hays district, south of Hodeidah.

The fighting began late Friday with sniper fire, followed by drone and mortar strikes, briefly overrunning government positions before pro government forces retook them in a counterattack at dawn on Saturday, according to two military officials cited by AFP; the clash has been described as the deadliest attack on government forces in years along this largely frozen front since the 2022 UN brokered truce.

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Iran and Hezbollah are pressuring the Houthis in Yemen to join the war, and it could happen as soon as Monday, regional security sources tell Kan News.

The Houthis have been reinforcing positions around the port city of Al-Hudaydah in recent days, possibly signaling preparation to enter the maritime fight.

Anti Houthi forces in Yemen confirm the troop buildup near Al-Hudaydah.

- @kaisos1987 / Kan News