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The leader of Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday aimed at recapturing territory under their control. The announcement came as Houthi forces cut off a vital supply route to the besieged government-held city of Taiz, according to several security sources.
Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacks in Riyadh, including on facilities belonging to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. This follows reports from residents of flames and smoke rising from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital. Meanwhile, the Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching dozens of strikes on Sanaa, warning that they will continue to respond to any escalation with further escalation. Here’s Jennie Shin with more on the situation on the ground.
Yemenis trapped in the Red Sea port city speak of deteriorating conditions there.
The Saudi-led coalition spokesman says the Yemeni armed group is 'attempting to divert attention' from its losses.
Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.
Displaced Yemenis are fleeing again, as the Houthis capture the Red Sea coast.
Government forces close a key crossing connecting Houthi-held al-Houban to government-held Taiz city.
Two oil tankers have been struck by 'unidentified projectiles' in Hormuz says United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.
Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.
Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia.
Yemen’s president called on citizens to join the armed forces, and offered amnesty to Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Rashad al-Alimi pledges amnesty for Houthi defectors in first speech since losing ground on the western Red Sea coast.
Shehbaz Sharif speaks as Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara army chiefs meet to discuss Mecca pact, closer military ties.
Pakistan PM, a signatory to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UNGA 81.
The US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts say Eritrea's strategic value is growing.
Fighting between Houthi and government-aligned forces forces families out of their homes in Yemen.
The US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts say Eritrea's strategic value is growing.
France is sending military to protect key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Turkiye to hold military talks with Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, according to sources cited by AFP.
