U.S. Sanctions Yemen International Bank and Executives for Aiding Houthis

U.S. Sanctions Yemen International Bank and Executives for Aiding Houthis

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on Thursday, April 17, against Yemen International Bank (IBY) and three of its senior executives for allegedly providing financial support to the Iran-backed Houthis. This marks the second Houthi-controlled bank to face U.S. sanctions recently, foll...

U.S. Strikes Houthi Fuel Facility in Western Yemen

U.S. Strikes Houthi Fuel Facility in Western Yemen

The U.S. military reported Thursday, April 17, that it destroyed a key fuel facility at the Ras Issa oil terminal in Hodeidah province, a Houthi-controlled area in western Yemen.  U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the operation aimed to disrupt a significant revenue source funding the Ir...

U.S. Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Aiding Houthi Ship Attacks

U.S. Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Aiding Houthi Ship Attacks

U.S. officials stated Thursday that a Chinese satellite company with ties to the Chinese military, Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. (CGSTL), is providing the Iran-backed Houthis with imagery used to target U.S. and international vessels in the Red Sea. Officials reported that CGSTL, linked ...

UAE Denies Reports of Ground Offensive Talks in Yemen

UAE Denies Reports of Ground Offensive Talks in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly refuted reports suggesting its involvement in discussions with the United States regarding a potential ground offensive in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis, labeling the claims "bizarre and baseless." Lana Nusseibeh, the Assistant UAE For...

Al-Alimi: Red Sea Security Tied to Countering Iran in Yemen

Al-Alimi: Red Sea Security Tied to Countering Iran in Yemen

ADEN — Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Chairman Rashad al-Alimi asserted Tuesday that securing the Red Sea necessitates addressing Iran's destabilizing influence within Yemen, urging international actors to prioritize actions. Speaking to a European Parliament delegatio...

Suspected U.S. Drone Strikes Kill and Injure Five in Western Hadhramaut

Suspected U.S. Drone Strikes Kill and Injure Five in Western Hadhramaut

Five individuals were reportedly killed or injured in separate drone strikes on Sunday in Hadhramaut Governorate, eastern Yemen. Local sources suspect U.S. involvement. One strike targeted and killed a pedestrian near the royal hangars behind Al-Abr Market in Al-Abr District. The victim's r...

U.S.-Iran Indirect Talks in Oman End After Two Hours

U.S.-Iran Indirect Talks in Oman End After Two Hours

Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced the conclusion of the first round of indirect talks with the United States in Muscat, Oman. Mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi, the two-hour discussions focused on Iran’s nuclear program and lifting sanctions. Iranian Foreign Ministe...

Airstrikes Aim to Target Houthi Leaders, Says U.S. Ambassador in Yemen

Airstrikes Aim to Target Houthi Leaders, Says U.S. Ambassador in Yemen

U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, announced on Friday that recent airstrikes are specifically targeting senior Houthi leaders and their military infrastructure. Speaking at a U.S. Embassy reception in Yemen commemorating the 249th anniversary of U.S. Independence Day, attended by Yemen&rsquo...

U.S. Warns Against Dealings with Houthi-Controlled Ports

U.S. Warns Against Dealings with Houthi-Controlled Ports

The United States has reiterated a strong warning to countries, businesses, and other entities against conducting business with ports under the control of the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. On  Wednesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce emphasized that providing support to the Houthi...

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthis Across Yemen, Leaving 22 Dead or Injured

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthis Across Yemen, Leaving 22 Dead or Injured

In the past 24 hours, U.S. airstrikes have targeted multiple locations controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis across Yemen, resulting in 22 casualties, including four fatalities and 18 injuries, according to monitoring reports from Barran Press & Houthis media outlets. Sana’a: - Five ai...

Houthis Report Over 300 Casualties from U.S. Airstrikes

Houthis Report Over 300 Casualties from U.S. Airstrikes

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Iran-backed Houthis claimed that U.S. airstrikes, resumed since mid-March, have resulted in over 300 casualties. The strikes, described by the group as "intense," have continued for more than three weeks in response to threats to international navigation....

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi Leaders in Sana'a and Saada

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi Leaders in Sana'a and Saada

Sources indicated that several senior leaders of the Iran-backed Houthis were killed in U.S. airstrikes targeting the capital, Sana’a, and Saada, the group's northern stronghold. These strikes mark the fourth consecutive week of ongoing operations against Houthi sites and headquarters. ...

U.S. Pressures Iran into High-Level Talks on Nuclear Program

U.S. Pressures Iran into High-Level Talks on Nuclear Program

On Monday, April 8, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration is engaging in direct talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program, which Tehran has consistently refused to abandon. Trump described the upcoming meeting, scheduled for Saturday, as "highly significant,&qu...