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....

Ibb’s Kidney Patients: Houthi Neglect, Extortion, Slow Death

Ibb’s Kidney Patients: Houthi Neglect, Extortion, Slow Death

In the heart of Yemen, a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding as the Houthi group systematically denies life-saving dialysis to kidney failure patients in Ibb Governorate. On a bitterly cold Ramadan night, 35-year-old Mahmoud Saleh left his home in Ba’dan district, carrying his young son...

Houthi Shelling Halts Movement at Eastern Taiz

Houthi Shelling Halts Movement at Eastern Taiz

Iran-backed Houthis shelled the eastern entrance of Taiz on Tuesday, temporarily halting movement in and out of the city, according to Yemeni military sources and the official Saba News Agency. The attack, involving mortar fire, forced the closure of Taiz's only accessible route for approximat...

Houthis Seize WFP Food Supplies in Saada, CENTCOM Says

Houthis Seize WFP Food Supplies in Saada, CENTCOM Says

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has accused the Iran-backed Houthi group of confiscating over 2.5 million kilograms (5.7 million pounds) of World Food Program (WFP) supplies in Saada, their northern Yemeni stronghold. According to CENTCOM, the seizure, which began on March 15, 2025, targeted ...

Pentagon Details Impact of US Airstrikes on Houthi Targets

Pentagon Details Impact of US Airstrikes on Houthi Targets

The Pentagon announced on Monday, March 17, 2025, that recent U.S. airstrikes in Yemen successfully targeted weapon manufacturing facilities and leadership sites of the Iran-backed Houthi group. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell described the strikes as "precise" and part of an "...

Houthis Claim Attack on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Amid Rising Tensions

Houthis Claim Attack on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Amid Rising Tensions

The Iran-aligned Houthi group has claimed responsibility for targeting the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and its accompanying fleet in the northern Red Sea, launching 18 missiles and drones in the alleged attack. This announcement follows a series of intense U.S. airstrikes on Houthi-co...

U.S. Pledges Ongoing Strikes on Houthis Until Shipping Attacks Cease

U.S. Pledges Ongoing Strikes on Houthis Until Shipping Attacks Cease

The United States declared its military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthis will persist until the group halts attacks on American assets and global shipping.  The campaign, initiated by orders from President Donald Trump, includes extensive airstrikes across six Houthi-held provinces, ...

Yemeni Military Warns Houthis Against Further Escalation

Yemeni Military Warns Houthis Against Further Escalation

Yemen's military leadership has issued a warning to the Iran-backed Houthi group against any further escalation of hostilities. A high-level military meeting, convened on Sunday, emphasized the readiness of the Yemeni Armed Forces to "deal firmly with any reckless adventures" by the ...

U.S. Airstrikes Target Iran-Backed Houthis Across Six Yemeni Provinces

U.S. Airstrikes Target Iran-Backed Houthis Across Six Yemeni Provinces

On Saturday, U.S. forces unleashed a barrage of airstrikes on dozens of Houthi-linked sites spanning six Yemeni provinces: Sana’a, Saada, Dhamar, Al-Bayda, Marib, and Hajjah. Authorized by President Donald Trump as part of a bolder strategy, the campaign sought to target Houthi military infr...

Sana'a Banks Shift to Aden Amid US Sanctions on Houthis

Sana'a Banks Shift to Aden Amid US Sanctions on Houthis

Banks operating in Houthi-controlled Sana'a are relocating their headquarters to Aden to avoid stringent U.S. sanctions imposed on the group, the Central Bank of Yemen announced Friday. The bank, based in Aden, welcomed the decision and pledged support for the institutions to ensure uninter...

Houthis Expand Missile Sites, Build Roads in Taiz

Houthis Expand Missile Sites, Build Roads in Taiz

Houthis are expanding missile launch platforms and constructing new roads in Taiz Governorate, southwestern Yemen, military sources reported Friday. The Iran-backed Houthis have concentrated their efforts in mountainous areas overlooking the Red Sea, according to sources speaking to Barran Pres...