Houthis Exploit Zakat to Squeeze Merchants and Fund War Efforts

Houthis Exploit Zakat to Squeeze Merchants and Fund War Efforts

As Ramadan approaches, the Houthi group, which controls significant portions of Yemen, is intensifying its collection of Zakat (Islamic almsgiving) from merchants in areas under its control. The group is using various means, including both personnel and media, to conduct a widespread campaign to g...

U.S. Strikes Target Houthis, Not Civilians, US Embassy Says

U.S. Strikes Target Houthis, Not Civilians, US Embassy Says

On Tuesday, the United States stated that its military operations in Yemen are directed solely at the Iran-backed Houthis and their military assets, not civilians. The statement, posted by the U.S. Embassy in Yemen on X, emphasized Washington’s commitment to avoiding harm to non-combatants. ...

U.S. Operations Against Iran-Backed Houthis to Continue, Rubio Warns Iran

U.S. Operations Against Iran-Backed Houthis to Continue, Rubio Warns Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that nightly operations against the Iran-backed Houthis will persist until the group, designated as terrorists, can no longer threaten U.S. naval forces or global shipping. Speaking on March 24, 2025, Rubio noted that while Houthi missile attacks in the ...

800 Drone Propellers Seized at Yemen Border, Bound for Houthis

800 Drone Propellers Seized at Yemen Border, Bound for Houthis

Yemeni customs officials, in collaboration with security forces, seized 800 Chinese-made drone propellers at the Sarfit border crossing in Al-Mahra province on Monday, according to the Saba news agency. The intercepted propellers, manufactured by Gifman, are described as three-bladed, with a po...

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi Leaders and Infrastructure in Yemen

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi Leaders and Infrastructure in Yemen

The United States has continued its sustained campaign of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, now spanning nine consecutive days. Recent attacks focused on Sana’a and Saada provinces, specifically targeting the Sahar and Saqin districts. Houthi media reported that a strike on a build...

Adulterated Iranian Fuel Triggers Crisis in Houthi-held Areas

Adulterated Iranian Fuel Triggers Crisis in Houthi-held Areas

A fuel crisis in Sana'a has triggered accusations of corruption against Houthi leadership. The Houthi-controlled Yemen Oil Company  acknowledged on Saturday complaints of vehicle malfunctions after refueling and announced it deployed technical teams to investigate. Yet, the statement avoi...

Suspected U.S. Drone Strike Kills Al-Qaeda Leader in Abyan

Suspected U.S. Drone Strike Kills Al-Qaeda Leader in Abyan

A suspected U.S. drone strike has killed a senior Al-Qaeda leader in Abyan Governorate, southern Yemen. Sputnik News, citing a local official, reported that an UAV targeted an Al-Qaeda stronghold in Wadi Al-Naseel, Mudiyah District, resulting in the deaths of Salem Qassem Al-Marqashi, a promine...

Tariq Saleh: Al-Baydha Will Be the First Governorate to Reject Houthis

Tariq Saleh: Al-Baydha Will Be the First Governorate to Reject Houthis

Tariq Saleh, a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), announced on Saturday that Al-Baydha governorate is nearing liberation from Iran-backed Houthi control. He stated that Al-Baydha would be the first governorate to reject the Houthi project once the battle for its liberat...

Houthis Close Baghdad Office to Avoid U.S. Tensions

Houthis Close Baghdad Office to Avoid U.S. Tensions

The Iran-backed Houthi group has closed its Baghdad office, reportedly following directives from Iran, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. Sources cited by the London-based publication indicate that the closure resulted from pressure exerted by Iraqi Shiite factions and increased international scrutiny....

Al-Mahwit Resistance Calls for Unified Action Against Houthis

Al-Mahwit Resistance Calls for Unified Action Against Houthis

The Al-Mahwit Popular Resistance convened a gathering in Marib city to advocate for a unified effort to retake Sana'a from the Iran-backed Houthis. Resistance leader Ahmed Ali Saleh called for the resolution of internal disputes to facilitate the restoration of the Yemeni state and end the Hou...

Yemen's PLC Receives Draft Governing Rules After Three-Year Legal Review

Yemen's PLC Receives Draft Governing Rules After Three-Year Legal Review

The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has received a comprehensive draft of governing rules from its Legal Committee. President of the PLC Rashad Al-Alimi accepted the 59-article, six-chapter document on Thursday, following nearly three years of legal review and drafting. The official Saba ...

Shabwah Alliance Demands Oil Refinery and Economic Reforms

Shabwah Alliance Demands Oil Refinery and Economic Reforms

On Thursday, the Shabwah Alliance of Tribes called for establishing an oil refinery to address local fuel needs. During a meeting in Bayhan District, chaired by Sheikh Ali bin Doushal Al-Nassi, the alliance also demanded greater transparency in oil agreements, fair distribution of resources, and a...

Marib's Ramadan: A Display of Enduring Community Solidarity

Marib's Ramadan: A Display of Enduring Community Solidarity

During Ramadan, the Marib governorate in northeastern Yemen exemplifies the strength of communal solidarity, offering vital support to impoverished and middle-income families. This display of unity is particularly significant amidst Yemen's protracted humanitarian crisis, characterized by esca...

Marib Distributes Saudi-Funded Food Aid to Vulnerable Families

Marib Distributes Saudi-Funded Food Aid to Vulnerable Families

Local authorities in Marib Governorate, northeastern Yemen, launched the distribution of 6,500 food baskets to the most vulnerable displaced families on Wednesday. This initiative, supported by Saudi Arabia, aims to provide essential relief amid Yemen's ongoing humanitarian crisis, according to ...