Yemen.
country in West Asia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 47
- Connections
- 749
What's happening
Active this week
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Houthi actions are leading to instability in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia providing support to prevent a wider civil war.Well supported34 reports13 developments inside
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Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Yemen are facing regional strains due to differing positions in the Iran war and support for factions.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Saudi Arabia faces Houthi challenges in the north of Yemen, while UAE supports southern resistance forces in Aden.Well supported307 reports4 developments inside
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Houthi actions threaten regional security and peace efforts while conducting attacks against Saudi targets and commercial vessels.Well supported102 reports8 developments inside
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Houthis are accused of strikes on a market in Taiz, Yemen.Some support2 reports
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Drone attacks target military positions in the provinces of Marib, Yemen.Well supported42 reports
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Canada used the UN General Assembly to advance foreign policy, providing humanitarian aid and imposing sanctions.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Pirates are operating in the maritime zones near the coasts of Puntland and Yemen.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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A piracy incident occurred near Yemen's Al Mukalla involving an Eritrea-flagged vessel.Some support1 report
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A health crisis has emerged in Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen, overwhelming the local infrastructure.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen have suspended the reporting of health data.Some support2 reports
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Houthi escalation is intensifying the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, obstructing vaccine delivery, prompting the Yemeni government to seek international support in New York.Some support2 reports
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Houthi rebels are attacking shipping in the Red Sea, leading to falling Trans-Pacific trade rates.Well supported56 reports3 developments inside
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Potential blockade of the Red Sea by Houthis, stemming from Houthi movements originating in Yemen.Well supported37 reports9 developments inside
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Yemeni officials issued threats and launched missiles targeting aviation and shipping in the Red Sea.Some support2 reports
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IRGC operates drones defending Iranian interests amidst heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key oil chokepoint for Iran.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
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Iran and Houthi allies in Yemen are expanding the conflict, prompting Donald Trump to vow military punishment against Iran.Well supported11 reports
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International actors, including Saudi Arabia and others, condemned the Houthis as a terrorist militia and called for a rapid halt to fighting in Yemen.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The World Food Programme reports that several countries, including Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, are facing critical hunger hotspots due to expected El Niño impacts.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Iran seeks to use Hormuz to control oil supply, while a canal proposal cuts through Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and Gulf states utilize the Red Sea pipeline.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Houthi attacks have disrupted Saudi oil exports, forcing crude to be rerouted through the Red Sea terminal at Yanbu.Some support1 report
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An offensive by Houthi forces is underway to seize strategic highlands in Yemen, putting the capital under threat.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Clashes are ongoing over the control of a strategic mountain range in Yemen, with the operation backed by forces of the Popular Resistance.Some support1 report
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Houthi militants attacked a refinery in Yanbu while Aramco sought gasoline and diesel cargoes in Europe.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Houthi militia attacks escalate regional conflict, specifically targeting infrastructure in Yanbu, Yemen.Some support1 report
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Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.Well supported174 reports5 developments inside
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Houthi group launched attacks targeting Yanbu and Riyadh, prompting France to plan military asset deployment.Some support11 reports
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Talks between the US and Iran remain ambiguous, while the Houthi movement threatens Saudi shipping in the region.Well supported49 reports
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Houthi rebels launched attacks on Saudi Arabia.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The new event covers Gaza reconstruction plans, an NPR report on a Supreme Court ruling, Houthi gains in Yemen, and G-20 focus on Iran.Some support1 report
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Houthi forces expanded control and actions in Yemen, pressuring global oil supply chains, while political figures presented a budget.Some support1 report
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The war in Yemen has reignited following Saudi airstrikes, amidst ongoing tensions between Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.Some support2 reports
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Bahrain, Yemen, and Greece discussed strengthening cooperation and bilateral relations during a recent meeting.Some support2 reports
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Rebel actions originating in Yemen are causing disruptions in the Red Sea, threatening key international shipping lanes and impacting the broader Middle East geopolitical region.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Yemeni forces and Iran are targeting and destroying MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Red Sea.Some support1 report
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Saudi Arabia used King Khalid Air Base for retaliatory airstrikes against Yemeni provinces.Well supported5 reports
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Britain provided defensive air-to-air refueling support to Saudi Arabia on September 1st following attacks related to the ongoing Red Sea conflict.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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IMO workshops in Aden and international partnerships are underway to improve maritime safety and coordination off Yemen.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Iranian forces backed by Houthi rebels operate in Yemen, increasing maritime risks monitored by the IMO and challenging U.S. policy.Some support1 report
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Houthi militia operates outside state institutions in Yemen, influenced by Iranian backing.Some support2 reports
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Diplomatic talks at the UN address regional stability and chokepoint issues involving Yemen.Some support2 reports
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MBS and Putin discussed deteriorating conditions in Yemen and stressed diplomatic efforts for the Middle East crisis.Some support4 reports
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Iran-aligned groups and Houthi allies targeted Saudi petroleum targets, with attacks launched from Iraq and US diplomatic talks underway.Well supported65 reports4 developments inside
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Drones launched from Iraq struck a pipeline, while Houthi forces swept over the Red Sea coast.Some support1 report
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Qorvis, a PR firm, is hired by a country involved in the Houthi/Iran conflict to manage communications regarding the crisis, including rejecting a plea from the Saudi crown prince.Some support1 report
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The conflict has escalated with Iran allegedly targeting an ADNOC tanker, leading to maritime traffic collapse and introducing geopolitical demands from the US.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Houthis are conducting attacks in Yemen, leading to calls for dialogue between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, while the US Congress discusses support for the government.Some support1 report
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Houthi rebels targeted Saudi interests in the Red Sea.Some support1 report
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WFP reports acute food insecurity in Yemen, driven by disruptions at chokepoints and rising food prices.Some support1 report
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The United States conducted war on terror operations in Yemen in 2012.Some support1 report
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Houthi militia has taken control of Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen, leading to a conflict that disrupts national institutions and economic stability.Well supported48 reports11 developments inside
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Calls for direct dialogue regarding Iran's future amid complications caused by Yemen.Some support1 report
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Saudi Arabia faces conflict with Yemen's Houthi group while hosting the Red Sea International Film Festival, attracting major tech companies.Some support3 reports
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Diplomatic efforts at the UN, Merz's economic goals, and ongoing Yemen attacks disrupting Saudi oil supply.Some support1 report
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Houthi rebels in Yemen are threatening Red Sea shipping, driving up Brent crude prices and affecting Irish households.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia targets airports and Houthis capture strategic islands in the Red Sea.Well supported11 reports3 developments inside
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Strikes are reported against the Houthis in Yemen.Some support1 report
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Houthi missiles struck Taif, Khamis Mushait, and Abha in southern Saudi Arabia on September 1.Some support3 reports
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Piracy threats exist in shared maritime zones between Oman, Djibouti, Somalia, and Yemen, with Aden being a major port of Yemen.Well supported3 reports9 developments inside
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Piracy economy utilizes the conflict corridor originating from Yemen.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Yemen
Recent events traced to Yemen, step by stepAround Yemen this week
News at the entities that move Yemen most-
Houthis StructuralHouthis targeted international flight paths with indiscriminate missiles, utilizing Iranian air defense weapons.Moves Yemen
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Rashad al-Alimi StructuralAl-Alimi calls for mobilization against Houthis, while Houthis has seized the coastal city of Mocha.Moves Yemen
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PENTAGON OperationalCongress is overseeing an investigation into a deadly school strike while considering the annual defense authorization bill.Moves Yemen
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Anthropic OperationalAn administration order issued by the Trump administration on January 1, 2026, cited national security concerns regarding Anthropic.Moves Yemen
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Riyadh OperationalRiyadh is the setting for the cultural shift underway in the city.Moves Yemen
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Yemen
Connections
The 40 strongest of 749, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Houthis Structural
The Houthis exert structural control over territory and institutions within Yemen, fundamentally disrupting the state's stability and function.
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Sanaa Structural
Sanaa is formally designated as the capital city of Yemen, a structural relationship despite political changes.
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Rashad al-Alimi Structural
Rashad al-Alimi holds a key leadership position within the government of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council.
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Djibouti Operational
Conflict, civil war, and humanitarian crises in Yemen drive mass migration and refugee influx, straining Djibouti's capacity.
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Riyadh Operational
Riyadh and Yemen are engaged in a high-stakes geopolitical conflict characterized by military attacks, political demands, and strategic influence.
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International Organization for Migration Operational
IOM actively monitors, reports on, and provides humanitarian assistance to populations affected by the displacement crisis in Yemen.
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Saudi Aramco Operational
Yemen and its associated militant groups are actively targeting, threatening, and imposing blockades on Saudi Aramco's oil shipments and facilities.
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Red Sea Operational
Yemen's forces actively operate in the Red Sea, causing maritime disruptions and attacks on commercial shipping.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump and his administration actively engage in military operations, threats, and negotiations concerning the conflict in Yemen.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
The relationship is defined by sustained military conflict, reciprocal blockades, and complex humanitarian and political intervention.
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Khamis Mushait Operational
Khamis Mushait serves as a military target and operational base within the active conflict involving Yemen.
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Brent Operational
Actions originating from Yemen, specifically Houthi attacks on oil tankers and infrastructure, are shown to significantly influence the global crude oil prices benchmarked by Brent.
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United Nations Operational
The UN actively mediates, monitors, and provides humanitarian aid in response to the ongoing civil conflict and crisis in Yemen.
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Yahya Saree Structural
Yahya Saree serves as the official, functional spokesperson for the military and political structure of Yemen, announcing operations and asserting state control.
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Bahrain Operational
Bahrain and Yemen maintain a strong operational partnership characterized by mutual security support and cooperation.
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Yanbu Operational
Actions originating from Yemeni forces and Houthi groups are actively targeting infrastructure and locations in Yanbu.
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Pakistan Operational
Pakistan actively monitors, coordinates with, and influences diplomatic efforts regarding the conflict and spillover effects in Yemen.
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PENTAGON Operational
The Pentagon conducts active military operations and strikes within Yemen.
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Somalia Operational
The two states are linked by shared regional instability, including militant spillover, arms trade, and refugee flows.
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Red Sea Coast Operational
Yemen's associated Houthi forces are shown to be actively controlling and operating across the Red Sea coast.
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Royal Saudi Air Force Operational
The Royal Saudi Air Force conducts military operations against Yemen, which are met with interception by Yemeni units.
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Hormuz Operational
Yemen and its associated actors actively disrupt maritime traffic and energy routes in the Strait of Hormuz, causing economic impacts.
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ISRAELis Operational
Attacks originating from Yemen are actively restricting the operational movement of the company ISRAELis.
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World Food Programme Operational
The World Food Programme actively addresses and reports on acute food insecurity and conflict within Yemen.
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Hadi Structural
Hadi served as the leader representing the Yemeni state during a period of severe crisis.
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Najran Operational
Groups associated with Yemen are conducting military attacks and strikes targeting the Najran region.
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Hadhramaut Structural
Hadhramaut functions as a defined governorate within the larger geopolitical entity of Yemen.
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Saada Structural
Saada is an administrative governorate located within the state of Yemen.
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Sugashima Structural
The relationship is defined by ongoing conflict centered on shared coastlines and maritime straits.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
Saudi Arabia and Yemen are engaged in an active conflict involving Houthi attacks, maritime embargoes, and pipeline disruptions.
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Polymarket Operational
Polymarket operates as a prediction market focused on the outcomes of military operations and political events in Yemen.
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World Bank Operational
The World Bank provides economic analysis, forecasts, and recovery frameworks regarding the situation in Yemen.
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Saba News Agency Structural
Saba News Agency operates as a state-run agency under the governmental structure of Yemen.
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Anthropic Operational
Anthropic actively tracks threat actors and weapons development in Yemen, while actors in Yemen misuse Anthropic's AI platform.
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Hans Grundberg Operational
Hans Grundberg serves as the UN Special Envoy, actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to seek political resolution and prevent conflict in Yemen.
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Israeli Air Force Operational
The Israeli Air Force conducts active military missions and strikes within the territory of Yemen.
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Oman Operational
Oman actively engages with Yemen through diplomatic mediation, strategic support, and discussions of partnership and humanitarian aid.
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Middle East Shared context
Yemen is located within the Middle East, and its conflict significantly contributes to regional geopolitical tensions and instability.
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Ethiopia Operational
Ethiopian nationals are actively migrating into Yemen, contributing to the refugee population in the conflict zone.
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Indian Navy Operational
The Indian Navy maintains an active operational presence in the Gulf of Aden responding to incidents near Yemen.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
39 events- Houthis are accused of strikes on a market in Taiz, Yemen.
- Canada used the UN General Assembly to advance foreign policy, providing humanitarian aid and imposing sanctions.
- A piracy incident occurred near Yemen's Al Mukalla involving an Eritrea-flagged vessel.
- Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen have suspended the reporting of health data.
- Houthi escalation is intensifying the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, obstructing vaccine delivery, prompting the Yemeni government to seek international support in New York.
- Yemeni officials issued threats and launched missiles targeting aviation and shipping in the Red Sea.
- International actors, including Saudi Arabia and others, condemned the Houthis as a terrorist militia and called for a rapid halt to fighting in Yemen.
- Houthi attacks have disrupted Saudi oil exports, forcing crude to be rerouted through the Red Sea terminal at Yanbu.
- An offensive by Houthi forces is underway to seize strategic highlands in Yemen, putting the capital under threat.
- Clashes are ongoing over the control of a strategic mountain range in Yemen, with the operation backed by forces of the Popular Resistance.
- Houthi militants attacked a refinery in Yanbu while Aramco sought gasoline and diesel cargoes in Europe.
- Houthi militia attacks escalate regional conflict, specifically targeting infrastructure in Yanbu, Yemen.
- Houthi group launched attacks targeting Yanbu and Riyadh, prompting France to plan military asset deployment.
- Houthi rebels launched attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- The new event covers Gaza reconstruction plans, an NPR report on a Supreme Court ruling, Houthi gains in Yemen, and G-20 focus on Iran.
- Houthi forces expanded control and actions in Yemen, pressuring global oil supply chains, while political figures presented a budget.
- The war in Yemen has reignited following Saudi airstrikes, amidst ongoing tensions between Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.
- Bahrain, Yemen, and Greece discussed strengthening cooperation and bilateral relations during a recent meeting.
- Rebel actions originating in Yemen are causing disruptions in the Red Sea, threatening key international shipping lanes and impacting the broader Middle East geopolitical region.
- Yemeni forces and Iran are targeting and destroying MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Red Sea.
- Saudi Arabia used King Khalid Air Base for retaliatory airstrikes against Yemeni provinces.
- Britain provided defensive air-to-air refueling support to Saudi Arabia on September 1st following attacks related to the ongoing Red Sea conflict.
- Iranian forces backed by Houthi rebels operate in Yemen, increasing maritime risks monitored by the IMO and challenging U.S. policy.
- Houthi militia operates outside state institutions in Yemen, influenced by Iranian backing.
- Diplomatic talks at the UN address regional stability and chokepoint issues involving Yemen.
- MBS and Putin discussed deteriorating conditions in Yemen and stressed diplomatic efforts for the Middle East crisis.
- Drones launched from Iraq struck a pipeline, while Houthi forces swept over the Red Sea coast.
- Qorvis, a PR firm, is hired by a country involved in the Houthi/Iran conflict to manage communications regarding the crisis, including rejecting a plea from the Saudi crown prince.
- Houthis are conducting attacks in Yemen, leading to calls for dialogue between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, while the US Congress discusses support for the government.
- Houthi rebels targeted Saudi interests in the Red Sea.
- WFP reports acute food insecurity in Yemen, driven by disruptions at chokepoints and rising food prices.
- The United States conducted war on terror operations in Yemen in 2012.
- Calls for direct dialogue regarding Iran's future amid complications caused by Yemen.
- Saudi Arabia faces conflict with Yemen's Houthi group while hosting the Red Sea International Film Festival, attracting major tech companies.
- Diplomatic efforts at the UN, Merz's economic goals, and ongoing Yemen attacks disrupting Saudi oil supply.
- Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia targets airports and Houthis capture strategic islands in the Red Sea.
- Strikes are reported against the Houthis in Yemen.
- Houthi missiles struck Taif, Khamis Mushait, and Abha in southern Saudi Arabia on September 1.
- Piracy economy utilizes the conflict corridor originating from Yemen.
August 2026
6 events- Houthi actions threaten regional security and peace efforts while conducting attacks against Saudi targets and commercial vessels.
- Drone attacks target military positions in the provinces of Marib, Yemen.
- A health crisis has emerged in Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen, overwhelming the local infrastructure.
- Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.
- Talks between the US and Iran remain ambiguous, while the Houthi movement threatens Saudi shipping in the region.
- The conflict has escalated with Iran allegedly targeting an ADNOC tanker, leading to maritime traffic collapse and introducing geopolitical demands from the US.
July 2026
8 events- Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Yemen are facing regional strains due to differing positions in the Iran war and support for factions.
- Pirates are operating in the maritime zones near the coasts of Puntland and Yemen.
- Potential blockade of the Red Sea by Houthis, stemming from Houthi movements originating in Yemen.
- Iran and Houthi allies in Yemen are expanding the conflict, prompting Donald Trump to vow military punishment against Iran.
- Iran seeks to use Hormuz to control oil supply, while a canal proposal cuts through Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and Gulf states utilize the Red Sea pipeline.
- IMO workshops in Aden and international partnerships are underway to improve maritime safety and coordination off Yemen.
- Iran-aligned groups and Houthi allies targeted Saudi petroleum targets, with attacks launched from Iraq and US diplomatic talks underway.
- Houthi rebels in Yemen are threatening Red Sea shipping, driving up Brent crude prices and affecting Irish households.
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June 2026
7 events- Houthi actions are leading to instability in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia providing support to prevent a wider civil war.
- Saudi Arabia faces Houthi challenges in the north of Yemen, while UAE supports southern resistance forces in Aden.
- Houthi rebels are attacking shipping in the Red Sea, leading to falling Trans-Pacific trade rates.
- IRGC operates drones defending Iranian interests amidst heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key oil chokepoint for Iran.
- The World Food Programme reports that several countries, including Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, are facing critical hunger hotspots due to expected El Niño impacts.
- Houthi militia has taken control of Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen, leading to a conflict that disrupts national institutions and economic stability.
- Piracy threats exist in shared maritime zones between Oman, Djibouti, Somalia, and Yemen, with Aden being a major port of Yemen.