U.S. Forces Target 15 Houthi Sites Amid Escalating Tensions

U.S. Forces Target 15 Houthi Sites Amid Escalating Tensions

On Friday, October 4, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in areas controlled by the Iran-backed group, which is designated as a terrorist organization internationally. According to a statement from CENTCOM shared on the platform X...

Reuters: Houthis Send Threatening Emails to Shipowners

Reuters: Houthis Send Threatening Emails to Shipowners

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Reuters reported that the Iran-backed Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization internationally, has been sending threatening emails to commercial shipowners operating in the Red Sea. According to the agency, "On a warm spring night in Athens, just ...

AP Report: Houthis Seek to Capitalize on Ongoing Middle East Conflict

AP Report: Houthis Seek to Capitalize on Ongoing Middle East Conflict

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the Associated Press reported that the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, is attempting to leverage the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a report seen by Barran Press, the agency noted that recent Houthi attacks have broug...

New U.S. Sanctions Target Houthi Leader and Four Supporting Companies

New U.S. Sanctions Target Houthi Leader and Four Supporting Companies

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the U.S. administration announced new sanctions against a leader of the Houthi group and four companies accused of facilitating arms purchases, smuggling, and generating illicit funds for the group. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury...

Ahmed Bin Mubarak Reflects on Marib: "It Will Crush the Theocracy"

Ahmed Bin Mubarak Reflects on Marib: "It Will Crush the Theocracy"

In a statement released on September 30, 2024, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak expressed his firm belief that Marib will be the force to "crush the theocracy." His conviction, he stated, was solidified during his recent visit to the province, where he witnessed firsthand the unwa...

British Reports Indicate Damage to Two Ships in Attacks Near Hodeidah

British Reports Indicate Damage to Two Ships in Attacks Near Hodeidah

British maritime trade authorities reported on Tuesday that two ships sustained damage from missile and drone attacks off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen. Fortunately, the crews of both vessels are reported to be unharmed. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a statement confirming that...

Egypt Reports 25% Decline in Suez Canal Revenues

Egypt Reports 25% Decline in Suez Canal Revenues

Egypt announced on Tuesday that revenues from the Suez Canal dropped by 25% in the last fiscal year, which ended in June, largely due to ongoing regional tensions. A report from the Central Bank of Egypt revealed that Suez Canal revenues amounted to $6.6 billion, down from $8.8 billion in the p...

PLC member Sultan Al-Aradah Calls for Modernization of Military Tactics

PLC member Sultan Al-Aradah Calls for Modernization of Military Tactics

On Monday, September 30, 2024, Sultan Al-Aradah, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, attended the graduation ceremony for the third cohort of specialized training courses for the Operations Authority in Marib, northeastern Yemen. The courses included training for armored briga...

AP Reports U.S. Military Acknowledges Downing of MQ-9 Drone

AP Reports U.S. Military Acknowledges Downing of MQ-9 Drone

On September 30, 2024, the Associated Press reported that the U.S. military has confirmed the downing of an MQ-9 drone. In a breaking news update shared on the social media platform X, the U.S. military acknowledged the incident but provided no further details. Earlier that day, the Iran-bac...

Concerns in Washington Over Potential Russian Missile Supply to Houthis

Concerns in Washington Over Potential Russian Missile Supply to Houthis

On September 30, 2024, an American official expressed concerns regarding the possibility of Russia supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthi movement, warning that this could exacerbate instability in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg, U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking highlighted t...

American Justice Center Reports Widespread Arrests by Houthis

American Justice Center Reports Widespread Arrests by Houthis

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the American Center for Justice (ACJ) reported a significant crackdown by the Houthi movement in areas under their control, leading to the arrest of hundreds of citizens celebrating the anniversary of the September Revolution. Among those detained are lawyers, politi...

Southern Giants' Air Defenses Down Houthi Drone Over Shabwa

Southern Giants' Air Defenses Down Houthi Drone Over Shabwa

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Media Center of the Southern Giants Brigades reported the successful interception of a Houthi drone flying over the Bayhan district in Shabwa province, southeastern Yemen. According to the center, the air defenses of the Southern Giants shot down the drone in ...