All articles tagged with #yemen war
Iran-backed Houthis launched missile attacks on Saudi airports, killing three and injuring dozens. Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi warned of a long conflict, while Saudi Arabia intercepted incoming missiles and launched counter-strikes in Yemen. The escalation has driven oil prices higher and prompted US travel warnings.
Yemen’s conflict has barely moved since the 2022 truce, but missiles and drones are widening the war and government forces are replying more forcefully, signaling that the era of 'no war, no peace' may be ending. The Mokha port episode shows strikes can inflict economic and civilian damage without changing control, with dozens killed and the port closed. Saudi-backed government forces are sharpening readiness on fronts like Taiz, while Houthis aligned with Iran seek to deter a broader push. Politically, the leadership vows to impose a cost for aggression, which could raise the risk of escalation if misread. The war may re-center on logistics, ports, and multi-front defense rather than rapid territorial gains.
Iran's Foreign Minister warns the US and UK to stop the Yemen war and condemns recent strikes on Houthi rebels, citing them as arbitrary and a violation of international law, intensifying regional tensions and prompting accusations between the US, UK, and Iran.