Country in Middle East

Yemen

Yemen is a country in West Asia at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Known for its ongoing civil war between Houthi forces and a Saudi-backed government, Iranian proxy involvement, and its strategic position near the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Recently, Yemen has seen intensified Houthi strikes on government forces, maritime attacks in the Red Sea, and escalating exchanges with Saudi Arabia. Last updated 2 hours ago

Within Yemen

Houthis Paramilitary / Militia Sana'a City Al-Hudaydah City Marib City Al-Amana Fuel Company Energy / Industry Limah City Toul City Balhaf Strategic Site Yemeni Armed Forces Military Aadshit City Ali Yosef Harshi Other Hadramawt State / Province Muhammad Ali Al-Fu'ani Other Qawzah City Taiz City Ahmad Muhammad Saleh Other Al-Athar City Al-Mizan Hospital NGO / Watchdog Al-Qalila City Al-Royah Media Outlet Ali Ahmad Ali Amrain Other Ansar Allah Al-Awfiya Paramilitary / Militia Basam Mihdhar Other Bilqan Bridge Strategic Site Hassan Ibrahim Hamoud Other Hikmat al-Hijri Religious Leader Mohammad Hussein Harbi Other Mount Aon Ibn Ali Strategic Site Presidential Council Government Body Radaa Paramilitary / Militia Sahmar City Speedan City Tairi City Taraya City Touline City Umm Al Thoub City Wadi al-Hajir Conflict Zone Thar Allah Paramilitary / Militia

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Alerts

An overnight drone attack targeted Aden, which functions as Yemen's temporary capital in the south of the country. Forces of the separatist Southern Transitional Council claim they activated their air defense systems against the drones, which were launched at vital facilities in the city. The STC's forces remain active despite the government's official dissolution of the organization.

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Signals

A senior Saudi official told Al Arabiya that intelligence reports indicate coordination between the militias in Iraq, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards to prepare attacks against the kingdom.

The official said the repor...

A senior Saudi official told Al Arabiya that intelligence reports indicate coordination between the militias in Iraq, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards to prepare attacks against the kingdom.

The official said the reports are shocking because they come while Saudi Arabia is working to bring calm and peaceful solutions, and while negotiations are proceeding positively.

He added that the kingdom will not hesitate to take the necessary steps to deal with any aggression.

Alerts

NEW: UKMTO has confirmed that the Indian flagged commercial vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was attacked by an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) about 9 nautical miles southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen.

The attack caused a fire on board before the vessel sank. All crew members were rescued by local authorities and are reported safe. Authorities are investigating the incident, and UKMTO has advised vessels in the area to transit with caution.

Leaders

Iranian FM spokesman Esmail Baghaei on Iran's relations with Yemen:

"Those making such claims are deliberately trying to distort reality. Five months ago, on March 1, we were subjected to U.S. military aggression. Did Iran open a new front...

Iranian FM spokesman Esmail Baghaei on Iran's relations with Yemen:

"Those making such claims are deliberately trying to distort reality. Five months ago, on March 1, we were subjected to U.S. military aggression. Did Iran open a new front?

From the very first days, the United States and the Zionist regime used the territory of countries in the region. Did we open a new front?

The Yemen issue concerns Yemen itself. We have long maintained it should be resolved through dialogue. Linking every issue to a war against Iran is a way of avoiding accountability."

Global

NEW: Sudan and Yemen’s internationally recognized government have agreed to deepen maritime security cooperation in the Red Sea as part of a broader Saudi led coalition protecting the Bab al Mandab Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden f...

NEW: Sudan and Yemen’s internationally recognized government have agreed to deepen maritime security cooperation in the Red Sea as part of a broader Saudi led coalition protecting the Bab al Mandab Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden from Houthi threats.

Interesting twist: Sudan is mostly represented by the Sudanese Armed Forces, which has spent months receiving Iranian weapons, military support and financial backing.

Now, an Iranian backed military is participating in a Saudi led coalition aimed at countering Iranian proxies and securing one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.