- US-Iran military confrontation over Strait of Hormuz shipping
- Iran activates Houthis as a regional proxy and uses the Strait of Hormuz for economic leverage while targeting Israeli cities.
- Government-aligned forces are engaged in anti-Houthi operations against the Houthis.
- Saleh's forces detected Houthi troop movements.
Houthis successfully defeated the forces loyal to Ali Abdullah Saleh.
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Updated Oct 17
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What happened
Houthis successfully defeated the forces loyal to Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Houthis and Saleh formed an alliance to take the capital.1 source
- Ali Saleh's faction, led by IRG forces, challenged the Internationally Recognized Government.Sub-event
Houthis defeated forces loyal to Ali Abdullah Saleh.1 source
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The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
- Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.
- Houthis have initiated a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating the conflict in the Red Sea and pressuring Iran regarding the Bab al-Mandab gateway.
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Ali Abdullah Saleh
President of North Yemen (1978–1990) and Yemen (1990–2012)
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- Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.
- Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia while Egypt considered providing defensive aid to Saudi forces.