Yemeni Army Repels Iran-Backed Houthi Attack in Marib

Yemeni Army Repels Iran-Backed Houthi Attack in Marib

Yemeni forces successfully repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on military positions in southern Marib on Wednesday. Yemeni artillery targeted and destroyed Houthi gatherings and equipment along the Al-Balq and Al-‘Akd fronts, forcing them to retreat. Similar infiltration atte...

EU Naval Mission Rescues Yemeni Sailor in Bab al-Mandab

EU Naval Mission Rescues Yemeni Sailor in Bab al-Mandab

On January 14, 2025, the EU Naval Force in the Red Sea reported a rescue by ITS Caio Duilio, saving a Yemeni sailor from a sinking boat in Bab al-Mandab. The sailor was handed to Djibouti authorities on January 13. The EU emphasized the priority of sailor safety. In December, EUNAVFOR successfu...

Houthis Confirm Deaths of 11 Commanders

Houthis Confirm Deaths of 11 Commanders

The Iran-backed Houthi group announced on Monday the deaths of 11 fighters, all presented as high-ranking officers. The Houthi-controlled Yemeni News Agency, "Saba," reported that the funeral for these individuals took place in Sana'a. This marks the highest single-day toll of Hou...

Yemeni Prime Minister Discusses Peace Efforts with UN Envoy

Yemeni Prime Minister Discusses Peace Efforts with UN Envoy

On January 13, 2025, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak met with UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to discuss encouraging the Iran-backed Houthi group to engage in peace efforts. The meeting focused on reviving the political process, addressing escalating Houthi violations against civilians, an...

UN Special Envoy for Yemen wraps up discussions in Iran.

UN Special Envoy for Yemen wraps up discussions in Iran.

On January 13, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, met with Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss easing Yemen's military, economic, and humanitarian tensions. The talks aimed to restart the Yemeni-led political process and highlighted the need for regional and international su...

Houthi Brutality in Al-Baydha: A Decade of War Against the Tribes

Houthi Brutality in Al-Baydha: A Decade of War Against the Tribes

Following 100 hours of relentless attacks involving heavy weaponry, including tanks and drones, the Iran-backed Houthi group concluded its assault on the "Al-Masoud" tribe in the village of Al-Hanakah, located in the Al-Qurayshiyah district of Al-Baydha Governorate, central Yemen. The villagers...

Taiz Police Arrest Main Suspect in Journalist's Father's Murder

Taiz Police Arrest Main Suspect in Journalist's Father's Murder

Taiz Police announced the arrest of Walid Shal'a, the main suspect in the murder of Saif al-Sharaabi, the father of journalist Ghadeer al-Sharaabi, nearly two weeks after the crime. The arrest was made with the help of the Al-Nasser Brigade in Jabal Habashi. Earlier, Taiz Police arrested an...

Yemeni Rial Hits Record Low, Dollar Breaks 1100

Yemeni Rial Hits Record Low, Dollar Breaks 1100

On January 12, 2025, the Yemeni rial reached its lowest value ever, with the dollar surpassing 1100 rials. In Aden, the rial traded at 2110 per dollar (buying) and 2120 (selling). The Saudi rial stood at 554 (buying) and 555 (selling), with further drops expected. In Houthi-controlled areas, th...

Protests Erupt in Taiz Demanding Justice for Saif Al-Sharabi's Murder

Protests Erupt in Taiz Demanding Justice for Saif Al-Sharabi's Murder

On January 8, 2025, a protest took place in front of the local governor's office in Taiz, southern Yemen, demanding the swift arrest of the killer of Saif Al-Sharabi and his daughter. The demonstration was organized by Al-Sharabi's family and several activists, who carried placards condemn...

Houthi Attack on Military Positions in Marakhah Al-Ulya Repelled

Houthi Attack on Military Positions in Marakhah Al-Ulya Repelled

SHABWA, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, a field source reported that Yemeni forces successfully repelled an attack by Houthi militants, classified as a terrorist organization, targeting military sites in Marakhah Al-Ulya district, western Shabwa province. The source, speaking to Barran Press,...