US Imposes New Sanctions on Houthi Leaders and Money Exchange Firms

US Imposes New Sanctions on Houthi Leaders and Money Exchange Firms

On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a new round of sanctions targeting six Houthi leaders and five money exchange and shipping companies involved in the illicit arms trade, money laundering, and the illegal shipment of Iranian oil to the Houthi group. According t...

Shockwaves from Syria: 5 Factors Driving Escalation Against the Houthis

Shockwaves from Syria: 5 Factors Driving Escalation Against the Houthis

A recent study has identified 5 key factors that could lead to a decisive military operation against the internationally designated terrorist group, the Houthis, with the city of Hodeidah and the western coast as its potential epicenter. The study, conducted by the Al-Mokha Studies Center and t...

Houthi Group Reports Nine Deaths from Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen

Houthi Group Reports Nine Deaths from Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen

The Houthi group, classified internationally as a terrorist organization, announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024, that nine people were killed during twelve airstrikes conducted by Israeli forces on the capital Sana’a and the western province of Hudaydah, which borders the Red Sea. Acco...

US Embassy in Yemen: No Sanctions Without Evidence

US Embassy in Yemen: No Sanctions Without Evidence

The U.S. Embassy in Yemen made a bold statement on December 18, 2024, asserting that the United States imposes sanctions only with solid evidence. This remark comes in response to recent sanctions against Houthi prisoner committee leader Abd al-Qadir al-Murtadha, who is facing serious allegations....

Taiz: Young Man Shot Dead by Houthi Militant at Checkpoint

Taiz: Young Man Shot Dead by Houthi Militant at Checkpoint

Local sources reported on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, that a young man was fatally shot by a member of the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in Taizzia District, northern Taiz Governorate in southwestern Yemen. According to sources speaking to "Barran Pr...

U.S. Forces Target Houthi Command Center in Sana'a

U.S. Forces Target Houthi Command Center in Sana'a

Sana'a, Yemen – On December 17, 2024, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces conducted a precision airstrike against a key command and control facility belonging to the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in the Yemeni capita...

Houthi Military Movements Intensify in Al-Bayda Amid Security Measures

Houthi Military Movements Intensify in Al-Bayda Amid Security Measures

Al-Bayda, Yemen – On December 17, 2024, local sources reported significant military movements and heightened security measures by the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in Al-Bayda Governorate, central Yemen. According to the sources for Barra...

Houthi Plans Seminar on Maritime Security After Year of Attacks

Houthi Plans Seminar on Maritime Security After Year of Attacks

On December 17, 2024, the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, announced plans to host a seminar, including an online session, focused on "Maritime Security in the Red Sea." They have reached out to shipping companies for assistance with ideas ...