Yemen

Yemen condemns Iran for operating flight to transport Houthis to Khamenei's funeral in Tehran

Yemen's President argued that allowing international flights without the government's approval set a dangerous precedent, bypassed legitimate institutions, and exacerbated Yemen's political division.

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS hold up weapons as they demonstrate in Sanaa, Yemen, to show solidarity with Lebanon, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, April 17, 2026.
Members of Yemen's security forces stand guard as Shiite Muslims listen to a speech by Huthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Huthi being broadcasted on a giant screen during a ceremony commemorating Ashura, in Sanaa on June 25, 2026.

Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen, raising fears of wider escalation

Houthi supporters watch a televised address by the Houthi leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, as they rally to commemorate the Ashura day, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in Sanaa, Yemen June 25, 2026.

Houthis use Israel-Iran ceasefire to upgrade missile range, sources tell 'Post' - exclusive

Car of Mohammed Aydah, a Yemeni journalist at the Saudi-owned television network al-Arabiya, is pictured at the yard of a police station after an explosive device planted in the car detonated and killed him, in Mukalla, Yemen June 25, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Reporter for Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV killed by car bomb in Yemen


UAE voluntarily pulls counterterrorism units from Yemen following comprehensive assessment

It said the decision came after a comprehensive assessment following recent developments.

Yemenis members of the Sabahiha tribes of Lahj gather during a rally to show their support for the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council in the coastal port city of Aden, Yemen. December 14, 2025.

Yemen airstrikes show national security is red line that Saudi Arabia won't let UAE cross -analysis

The Houthis targeted Riyadh for years until Saudi Arabia was able to secure a kind of ceasefire in Yemen and also reconcile with Iran over the last few years.

PEOPLE HOLD a banner with images of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a rally organised by Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Aden, Yeme

Saudi-led coalition strikes UAE-backed Southern Transition Council ships in southern Yemen

The strike occurred shortly after an evacuation warning was issued for all civilians in the Mukalla area, advising them to evacuate until further notice ahead of military operations.

A billboard displays the photo of Aidarous al-Zabidi, the head of Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council in Aden, Yemen December 9, 2025.

Saudi Arabia increasingly concerned about political instability in Yemen - analysis

The Southern Transition Council (STC) is seen as being backed by the UAE. Although the UAE and Saudi Arabia share many regional interests, they do not always agree on Yemen.

PEOPLE HOLD a banner with images of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a rally organised by Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Aden, Yeme

Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a 'military target,' Houthi leader warns

The Houthis’ leader also accused Israel of aiming for the “further disintegration and fragmentation of other countries,” and demanded that all of Yemen act against Israel.

Supporters of Yemen's Houthi terror group watch a speech by the movement's leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi displayed on a big screen in Sanaa, Yemen July 6, 2025

Why Israel recognizing Somaliland matters – and why the US should follow suit - opinion

Somaliland offers Israel proximity, access, and cooperation in a theater that has become central to its national security calculus.

Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Yemen's Saudi-led coalition says it will deal with military moves in Hadramout

Yemen's Saudi-led coalition said any military moves by the main southern separatist group, STC, in the eastern province of Hadramout, contrary to de-escalation efforts, will be dealt with.

Yemenis members of the Sabahiha tribes of Lahj, who live along the strip between the south and north of the country and who support the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), hold an image of the STC leader Aidaros Alzubidi as they wave the old South Yemen flag

Houthi leader says future rounds of fighting with Israel likely

The terror organization's leader additionally decried US involvement in the region and urged his followers to remain in “a state of constant vigilance, with a high jihadist spirit."

Security members guard during a demonstration held against the US and Israel on December 19, 2025 in Sana'a, Yemen.

UAE backs Saudi efforts to restore stability in Yemen amid STC tension

"The UAE reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to supporting all endeavors aimed at strengthening stability and development in Yemen," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

PEOPLE HOLD a banner with images of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a rally organised by Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Aden, Yeme

Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces

In a foreign ministry statement, the kingdom described the military operations by Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) as an "unjustified escalation."

PEOPLE HOLD a banner with images of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a rally organised by Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Aden, Yeme