World Sep 17 Tens of thousands flee as Iran-backed Houthis draw Yemen into wider war By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press
World Sep 15 Saudi airstrikes kill 3 in Yemen, Houthi official says The escalation comes after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized another two strategic islands in the southern Red Sea. By Associated Press
World Sep 11 Watch 2:52 Iran-backed Houthis seize island at entrance to Red Sea, threatening Saudi oil exports Houthi rebels in Yemen consolidated lightning gains across the country's western coast. The group, which recently resumed fighting with the Saudi-backed government, also extended its hold on the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial chokepoint at the southern reaches of the… By Ali Rogin, Zeba Warsi
World Sep 10 Yemen risks return to civil war as Iran-backed Houthis target vital oil shipping route Yemen is moving closer to a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels threaten a crucial shipping alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. By Cara Anna, Fatma Khaled, Associated Press
World Sep 10 Watch 10:05 Iran-backed Houthis capture Red Sea port, putting more pressure on oil markets Yemen appears to be spiraling back to war after the Iran-backed Houthis seized a strategic port city from allies of the internationally recognized government. Mokha lies on the Bab el-Mandeb, a critical shipping chokepoint that is the gateway to the… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn
Jul 23 Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war By Elena Becatoros, Fatma Khaled, Collin Binkley, Associated Press As the U.S. carried out a 12th night of strikes across Iran, President Donald Trump threatened “major military punishment” against the Houthis if their attacks on ships continue. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Trump says U.S. would have to 'take care' of potential Houthi blockade of Red Sea By Associated Press Asked about his level of concern about a blockade of the Red Sea by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday it wasn’t an immediate problem. Continue reading
Oct 18 Houthi rebels raid a UN facility in Yemen's capital, but all staff are reported safe By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Saturday’s raid was the latest in a long-running Houthi crackdown against the U.N. and other international organizations working in rebel-held areas in Yemen. Continue reading
Oct 16 Houthi rebels' military chief of staff dies from wounds suffered in Israel's August airstrike By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Houthis have acknowledged the killing of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, who had been sanctioned by the United Nations over his role in the country's decadelong war. Continue reading
Sep 24 Drone from Yemen hits Israeli city of Eilat, while Israeli strike hits Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza By Ibrahim Hazboun, Associated Press A drone fired from Yemen struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Wednesday, Israel's military said. Medics said at least 22 people were wounded, two of them seriously. Continue reading