Strange States: Yemen’s Houthis
US Navy retreated from the Red Sea after
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“US Navy fighter pilots and sailors returning to the US after months of being deployed to shoot down Houthi missiles and drones over the Red Sea have spoken of the trauma of what is now the navy’s most intense sea fighting since World War II. US pilots tell of ‘traumatizing’ deployment to stop Red Sea attacks by Houthis.
According to The Associated Press (AP), sailors would see incoming missiles just seconds before being destroyed by ship defence systems. Most on the ships were not used to being attacked, Commander Benjamin Orloff, a Navy pilot, said.
‘I’ll be honest: It was a little traumatizing for the group. It’s something that we don’t think about a lot until you’re presented with it,’ he said, A US aircraft carrier strike group deployed to the Red Sea in mid-October. After months of operations to shoot down missiles and drones, the deployment was twice extended placing additional stress on the crew of roughly 7,000 sailors, the AP reports.” (aljazeera.com 7/12/24)
“The Houthis, a Yemeni militia backed by Iran, launched a campaign against Israel shortly after the Gaza war erupted on Oct. 7, 2023. During the first six months of the conflict, they fired missiles and drones at least 10 times in the direction of Eilat, the strategic Israeli port on the Red Sea that is roughly 1,000 miles from Sanaa. Only one cruise missile hit Israel, although it did no damage. The Houthis, a religious revival movement among Zaydi Shiites, have repeatedly vowed to continue attacks until the Gaza war ends in solidarity with Hamas.
‘The Houthis will not hesitate to expand their military operations against the Israeli entity to include targets that they do not expect on land or at sea,’ Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said in November 2023. The rhetoric has intensified as the Israeli campaign made military gains in Gaza. The Houthis pledged to escalate unless the ‘siege’ of the Palestinians ended.” (iranprimer.usip.org 4/15/24)
“Tensions soared between the Houthi militia in Yemen and the United States after Houthis seized the crew of a commercial shipping vessel on Nov. 19, 2023. Houthis launched attacks–using drones, missiles, and small boats–on commercial shipping and naval warships in the Red Sea, one of the world’s most important waterways for international commerce. The Houthis initially claimed that they were targeting commercial ships on their way to or linked to Israel to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The United States responded on December 18 by launching Operation Prosperity Guardian, a coalition of more than 20 countries with a mandate to protect international shipping. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III said its mission was “to jointly address security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the goal of ensuring freedom of navigation for all countries and bolstering regional security and prosperity.
On January 11, 2024, the United States mobilized Operation Poseidon Archer, a separate coalition willing to conduct offensive operations to degrade Houthi military capabilities. It included the United Kingdom, Australia, Bahrain, and the Netherlands. ‘It is something that CENTCOM has named in terms of multilateral strikes and dynamic strikes within Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen,’ Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters on January 25. The coalition launched more than 10 airstrikes on Houthi missile, radar, and storage facilities in January.
The Operation Poseidon Archer signaled that the United States would ‘not tolerate attacks on our personnel or allow hostile actors to imperil freedom of navigation,’ President Joe Biden said on January 11. ‘I will not hesitate to direct further measures to protect our people and the free flow of international commerce as necessary.’ Biden also repeatedly warned regional players backed by Iran, including the Houthis, against widening the Middle East war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. But the attacks persisted. Houthi leaders claimed that U.S. pressure would not change their campaign in the Red Sea, through which about 30 percent of the world’s commercial shipping passes en route to the Suez Canal.” (iranprimer.usip.org 5/31/24
Houthi Attack Timeline In Support Of Gaza Beginning October 2023:
October 19: Houthis fired three land-attack cruise missiles and several drones from Yemen, reportedly targeting Israel. The USS Carney intercepted the missiles and drones.
October 31: Houthis fired an unspecified number of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel. The Houthis vowed to “continue to carry out qualitative strikes with missiles and drones until the Israeli aggression stops.” Israel intercepted all of the aerial threats, which included one surface-to-surface missile.
November 8: Houthis shot down a U.S. drone. They claimed that the drone, an MQ-9 Reaper, was in Yemeni airspace.
November 14: Houthis launched a surface-to-surface missile towards Eilat, Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted the missile before it entered Israeli airspace.
November 15: The USS Thomas Hudner intercepted a drone in the Red Sea that had been launched from Yemen.
November 19: Houthis seized the Galaxy Leader, a British-owned, Japanese-operated cargo ship, in the Red Sea and took 25 crew members hostage. They claimed that the vessel was linked to Israel and a “legitimate target.” The British company that owns the ship had links to Abraham Ungar, an Israeli businessman, although the ship was leased to Nippon Yusen (NYK), a Japanese company. The Houthis vowed to continue targeting Israel-linked vessels until the Israeli campaign in Gaza ended.
November 22: The USS Thomas Hudner intercepted several drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. No injuries or damage were reported. The same day, the IDF claimed to have shot down a Houthi cruise missile over the Red Sea.
November 26: Houthis fired two ballistic missiles at the USS Mason while it was responding to a distress call from the Central Park, a commercial tanker operated by Zodiac Maritime, an international shipping company owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.
November 29: The USS Carney intercepted an Iranian-produced drone launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
December 1: Israel struck an arms depot in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital. The Houthis denied the report by Saudi media.
December 3: Houthis fired ballistic missiles at three commercial ships in the Red Sea–the Unity Explorer, a British-owned and -operated bulk carrier; Number 9, a British-owned and -operated container ship; and Sophie II, a Japanese-owned and -operated bulk carrier. The USS Carney responded to their distress calls. It also shot down three drones; the target of the drones was unclear.
December 7: The U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned 13 individuals for providing funds to the Houthis.
December 11: Houthis fired an anti-ship cruise missile that hit the M/T Strinda, a Norwegian-flagged commercial tanker, in the Bab al-Mandab Strait of the Red Sea. The USS Mason responded to its mayday call.
December 13: Two missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen narrowly missed the Ardmore Encounter, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker. The USS Mason shot down a drone during the incident.
December 14: Houthis launched a missile at the M/V Maersk Gibraltar, a Hong Kong-flagged cargo vessel, after firing a ballistic missile north of the Bab al-Mandab.
December 15: Houthis struck two Liberian-flagged tankers in the Red Sea. A Houthi drone struck the M/V Al Jasra, which was set ablaze. Houthis also fired two ballistic missiles toward the Bab al-Mandab Strait. One hit the M/V Palatium III. The USS Mason responded to the second incident.
December 16: The USS Carney intercepted 14 drones that had been launched in a wave from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The British HMS Diamond also shot down a drone.
December 18: The United States established Operation Prosperity Guardian, a multinational initiative focused on security in the Red Sea. It included the United States, Britain, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the Seychelles, and Spain. Houthis also claimed to have fired drones at the MSC Clara and Swan Atlantic, two commercial vessels.
December 19: The United States, European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Australia, the Bahamas, Japan, Liberia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and others jointly condemned Houthi maritime aggression. The 44 signatories represented the countries that flagged the most commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea.
December 23: The USS Laboon intercepted four drones from Houthi-controlled Yemen. It also responded to distress calls from the M/V Blaamanen, a Norwegian-flagged tanker, and M/V Saibaba, an Indian-flagged tanker that had been targeted by Houthi drones.
December 26: Houthis claimed responsibility for an attack on the United VIII, a commercial tanker. They also launched a drone on southern Israel, which was intercepted over the Red Sea.
December 28: The USS Mason intercepted one drone and one anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthis over the Red Sea. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned one individual and three entities for facilitating Iranian “financial assistance” to the Houthis.
December 31: Houthis deployed on four small boats attacked the Maersk Hangzhou, a Singapore-flagged container ship, and attempted to board the vessel. Helicopters from the USS Eisenhower responded and sank three of the four boats, killing their crews.
January 2024:
January 1: The Alborz, an Iranian warship, entered the Red Sea. Its mission was not specified.
January 2: Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the southern Red Sea. No commercial ships reported damage.
January 3: The United States and 13 partners issued a joint statement warning the Houthis to cease maritime aggression or face a military response. Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom joined the statement.
January 4: Houthis launched a drone that came within a few miles of U.S. Navy and commercial vessels before detonating in the Red Sea. The incident marked the first use by the Houthis of an unmanned surface vessel.
January 6: The USS Laboon intercepted a drone that had been launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen.
January 9: Houthis launched a large-scale attack, consisting of 18 drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles, and one anti-ship ballistic missile. They were all shot down by U.S. and British forces.
January 11: U.S. Navy SEALs boarded and seized a sailboat transporting weapons from Iran to the Houthis. The operation, off the coast of Somalia, marked the first seizure of Iranian weapons since the Houthis began their Red Sea attacks in November 2023.
January 11-12: The United States and United Kingdom – with support from the Netherlands, Canada, Bahrain, and Australia – launched more than 150 precision-guided munitions strikes on 60 targets, including radars, missile and drone launch sites, and weapons storage facilities in Yemen. The joint operation was dubbed “Operation Poseidon Archer.”
January 12: Houthis mistakenly fired a missile at a Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying Russian oil in a missile attack. The USS Carney conducted a strike on a Houthi radar in Yemen. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two companies–based in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates–that have shipped Iranian commodities to the Houthis.
January 13: U.S. President Joe Biden said that Washington had delivered a back-channel message to Iran about Houthi maritime aggression.
January 15: Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile and struck the M/V Gibraltar Eagle, a U.S.-owned and-operated bulk carrier flagged by the Marshall Islands.
January 16: U.S. forces destroyed four anti-ship ballistic missiles that were prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled Yemen. Houthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile into the southern Red Sea and struck the M/V Zografia, a Maltese-flagged bulk carrier.
January 17: Houthis attacked the M/V Genco Picardy, a U.S.-owned and -operated bulk carrier flagged by the Marshall Islands. The drone crashed into the vessel southeast of Aden. The same day, U.S. forces struck 14 missile sites in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The United States formally named the Houthis a ‘Special Designated Global Terrorist Organization,’ which was scheduled to take effect on February 16, 2024.
January 18: U.S. forces struck two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were being prepared for launch in Yemen. Houthis firedtwo anti-ship missiles at the M/V Chem Ranger, a U.S.-owned and Greek-operated bulk carrier flagged by the Marshall Islands. In a televised speech, Houthi leader Abdul Malek al Houthi thanked God “for this great blessing and great honor — for us to be in a direct confrontation with Israel and America.” He claimed that pressure would not change the Houthi stance.
January 19: U.S. forces destroyed three Houthi missiles and launchers in Yemen as they were primed to attack commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea.
January 20: U.S. forces destroyed a Houthi anti-ship missile aimed at the Gulf of Aden.
January 21: U.S. Central Command confirmed the death of two Navy SEALs who were swept into the Arabian Sea on January 11 as the SEALs seized and boarded a sailboat transporting Iranian missile parts and weapons to the Houthis.
January 22: Vice Admiral Brad Cooper claimed that Iran was “very directly involved” in the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks. The United States denied a Houthi claim that they had attacked the M/V Ocean Jazz, a U.S.-flagged bulk carrier.
January 23: U.S. forces struck two anti-ship missiles in Yemen as they were prepared for launch at targets in the Red Sea.
January 24: Iran reportedly informed Washington via back-channels that it is not seeking a war. Houthis fired three ballistic missiles at the M/V Maersk Detroit, a U.S.-flagged, -owned and -operated container ship. The USS Gravely intercepted two of the missiles; the third landed in the Red Sea. Houthis ordered U.S. and British staff of Sanaa-based humanitarian organizations to leave Yemen within a month.
January 25: The U.S. Treasury, jointly with the United Kingdom, sanctioned four Houthi military officials. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan flew to Thailand to discuss the Houthi attacks with Chinese officials.
January 26: Houthis fired a ballistic missile toward the USS Carney, which shot down the missile. Houthis attacked the M/V Marlin Luanda, a Marshall Islands-flagged and Bermuda-owned tanker, with an anti-ship ballistic missile. The attack set the ship on fire, but the USS Carney–along with French and Indian vessels–extinguished the blaze.
January 27: The United States struck a Houthi anti-ship missile aimed at the Red Sea. A British warship, the HMS Diamond, repelled a Houthi attack and shot down one drone over the Red Sea.
January 29: The Pentagon rejected a Houthi claim that its militants had attacked the USS Lewis B. Puller.
January 30: Houthis fired one anti-ship cruise missile toward the Red Sea. The USS Gravely intercepted the missile, and there was no damage.
January 31: The United States struck a Houthi surface-to-air missile that was being prepared for launch and was considered “an imminent threat” to U.S. aircraft operating in the region.
February 1: U.S. forces shot down one drone over the Gulf of Aden. Later, U.S. forces intercepted a sail drone headed toward international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. Houthis fired one ballistic missile at the Koi, a Liberian-flagged and Bermuda-owned container ship.
February 2: Houthis shot a ballistic missile at southern Israel. The IDF intercepted the missile over the Red Sea. The same day, the U.S.S. Carney shot down one drone over the Gulf of Aden, U.S. forces struck four Houthi drones in Yemen, and the U.S.S. Laboon shot down seven drones over the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported.
February 3: U.S. forces destroyed six cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
The United States and United Kingdom–with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand–struck 36 Houthi targets in 13 locations in Yemen. The strikes targeted storage facilities, missile launchers, air defense systems, and radars. “This collective action sends a clear message to the Houthis that they will continue to bear further consequences if they do not end their illegal attacks on international shipping and naval vessels,” said Lloyd Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense.
February 4: U.S. forces conducted three air strikes in Houthi-controlled Yemen, destroying five anti-ship cruise missiles and one land attack cruise missile.
February 5: U.S. forces struck two Houthi unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) in Yemen.
February 6: Houthis fired six anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the Red Sea. Three missiles targeted the M/V Star Nasia, a Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned and -operated bulk carrier. The USS Laboon intercepted one of the missiles. Another three missiles targeted the M/V Morning Tide, a Barbados-flagged, British-owned cargo ship.
February 8: U.S. forces struck four Houthi unmanned surface vehicles (USV) and seven Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles in Yemen.
February 9: U.S. forces destroyed two Houthi unmanned surface vehicles (USV), four Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles, and one Houthi land attack cruise missile in Yemen.
February 10: U.S. forces struck two Houthi unmanned surface vehicles (USV) and thrree Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles north of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
February 12: Houthis fired two missiles toward the M/V Star Iris, a cargo ship owned by a Greek company flagged in the Marshall Islands. The M/V Star Iris received minor damages but continued its voyage to Iran after the strike.
February 13: U.S. forces destroyed an anti-ship cruise missile in Houthi- controlled Yemen as it was prepared to launch. Later that day, Houthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile into the Gulf of Aden. U.S. forces did not intercept the missile because it was not projected to hit any ships.
February 14: U.S. forces destroyed seven anti-ship cruise missiles, three drones, and one explosive unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The weapons were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea.
February 15: Houthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile toward the M/V Lycavitos, a bulk carrier owned by a British company flagged in Barbados. The M/V Lycavitos received minor damage but continued its voyage after the strike. The same day, U.S. forces launched two strikes against three anti-ship cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The missiles were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea.
February 16: Houthis launched four anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea. Three missiles targeted the M/T Pollux, a commercial vehicle owned by a Danish company flagged in Panama. The missiles did not hit the M/T Pollux or any other ships.
U.S. forces struck one anti-ship cruise missile and one unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The missile and USV presented immediate threats to military and commercial ships in the Red Sea, according to U.S. Central Command.
February 17: U.S. forces launched five strikes and destroyed three anti-ship cruise missiles, one unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), and one unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in Houthi-controlled Yemen. This was the first observation of Houthi UUVs.
February 18: Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles toward M/V Rubymar, a bulk carrier owned by a British company and flagged in Belize. One of the missiles struck and damaged the M/V Rubymar, causing an 18 mile oil slick. U.S. forces responded to the M/V Rubymar’s distress call and transported its crew to a nearby port.
February 19: Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles against the M/V Sea Champion, a grain carrier owned by a U.S. company and flagged in Greece. The M/V Sea Champion received minor damages but continued its voyage to Aden, Yemen. The M/V Sea Champion delivered grain, its eleventh delivery of humanitarian aid to Yemen since 2018.
The same day, U.S. forces destroyed a surface-to-air missile launcher in Houthi-controlled Yemen. Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile into the Red Sea, but it did not hit any ships.
Later, a Houthi attack drone struck the M/V Navis Fortuna, a bulk carrier owned by a U.S. company and flagged in the Marshall Islands. The M/V Navis Fortuna received minor damage but continued its voyage.
U.S. forces destroyed one attack drone in Western Yemen that was prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. U.S. and coalition forces destroyed ten attack drones in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
February 20: The USS Laboon shot down one Houthi anti-ship cruise missile headed in its direction.
February 21: U.S. forces launched four strikes into Houthi-controlled Yemen, which destroyed seven anti-ship cruise missiles and one anti-ship ballistic missile launcher. These weapons were prepared to launch into the Red Sea. The same day, U.S. forces shot down an attack drone in self-defense.
February 22: U.S. forces intercepted six Houthi attack drones in the Red Sea. The drones were likely targeting U.S. warships and presented an imminent threat.
Later, Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Gulf of Aden. The missiles struck the M/V Islander, a cargo carrier owned by a British company and flagged in Palau. There was one minor injury, but the ship continued its voyage.
The same day, U.S. forces struck four Houthi drones and two anti-ship cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The weapons were prepared to launch into the Red Sea.
February 23: U.S. forces shot down three Houthi attack drones in the Red Sea. The drones were near multiple commercial shipping vessels.
Later, U.S. forces destroyed seven Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles in Yemen. The missiles were prepared to launch into the Red Sea.
February 24: The U.S.S. Mason shot down one Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile in the Gulf of Aden. The missile targeted the M/V Tom Thor, a chemical/oil tanker owned by a U.S. company and flagged in the United States.
On the same day, the United States and United Kingdom–with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand–struck 18 Houthi targets in 8 locations in Yemen. The strikes targeted weapons storage facilities, drones, air defense systems, radars, and a helicopter. “We will continue to make clear to the Houthis that they will bear the consequences if they do not stop their illegal attacks, which harm Middle Eastern economies, cause environmental damage, and disrupt the delivery of humanitarian aid to Yemen and other countries,” said Defense Secretary Austin.
February 25: U.S. forces shot down two attack drones over the southern Red Sea.
Houthis launched a second anti-ship ballistic missile targeting the M/V Tom Thor. The missile landed in the water.
February 26: U.S. forces destroyed three unmanned surface vehicles (USV), two anti-ship cruise missiles, and one attack drone. The USVs and missiles were prepared to launch into the Red Sea, and the attack drone had already launched into the Red Sea.
February 27: U.S. aircraft and a coalition warship shot down five Houthi attack drones in the Red Sea.
February 29: U.S. forces intercepted a Houthi attack drone over the southern Red Sea. Also, U.S. forces launched two strikes against six mobile anti-ship cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The missiles were prepared to launch towards the Red Sea.
March 1: U.S. forces destroyed a surface-to-air missile in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The missile was prepared to launch toward the Red Sea. Also, Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile into the Red Sea. The missile landed in the water.
March 2: The M/V Rubymar sank in the Red Sea, nearly two weeks after it was struck by a Houthi missile on February 18. The ship was carrying 21,000 tons of fertilizer when it sank, which posed an environmental risk. The sunken ship also presented a subsurface impact risk to other ships traveling through the Red Sea.
March 4: Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile into the Red Sea. The missile landed in the water.
Also, Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Gulf of Aden. The missiles targeted the M/V MSC SKY II, a container vessel owned by a Swiss company and flagged in Liberia. One missile struck the vessel, but it was able to continue on route.
That evening, U.S. forces destroyed two anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to launch from Yemen toward the Red Sea.
March 5: U.S. forces intercepted one anti-ship ballistic missile and three suicide drones above the Red Sea. The weapons targeted the USS Carney.
Also, U.S. forces struck three anti-ship missiles and three unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
March 6: Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile at the M/V True Confidence, a bulk carrier owned by a Liberian company and flagged in Barbados. The missile struck the carrier, killing three people and injuring four more. Nearby U.S. and coalition warships responded to the incident, the first fatal strike on a commercial vessel.
Also, U.S. forces struck against two drones in Houthi-controlled Yemen. U.S. forces assessed that the weapons posed an imminent threat to commercial ships and U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.
March 7: U.S. forces struck four mobile Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles and one Houthi drone in Yemen. Also, U.S. forces downed three drones launched toward the Gulf of Aden.
March 8: U.S. forces struck two truck-mounted anti-ship missiles. Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the M/V Propel Fortune, a Singapore-flagged, owned, and operated bulk carrier transiting the Gulf of Aden.
March 9: U.S., British and French forces downed at least 28 Houthi suicide drones launched toward the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden during a four-hour period late. The drones posed “presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels, U.S. Navy, and coalition ships in the region,” according to Central Command. The attack was reportedly the largest swarm of drones launched since October 2023.
March 11: Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the M/V Pinocchio, a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel transiting the Red Sea.
Also, U.S. forces destroyed 18 anti-ship missiles and an unmanned underwater vessel in six strikes in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The weapons posed an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and commercial vessels, according to U.S. Central Command.
March 12: Houthis fired one close-range ballistic missile at the USS Laboon. Also, U.S. forces and a coalition ship destroyed two unmanned aerial systems launched from Houthi-controlled territory. The weapons posed an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and commercial vessels.
March 13: Houthis fired one anti-ship ballistic missile into the Gulf of Aden. Also, U.S. forces destroyed four drones and one surface-to-air missile in Houthi-controlled territory. The weapons presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships and commercial vessels.
March 14: Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Gulf of Aden and two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea. Also, U.S. forces destroyed nine anti-ship missiles and two drones in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The strikes were launched to “protect freedom of navigation,” according to U.S. Central Command.
March 15: Houthis fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea.
March 16: Houthis launched two drones into the Red Sea. U.S. forces intercepted and destroyed one drone, and the other drone reportedly impacted in the water. Also, U.S. forces destroyed five unmanned surface vehicles (USV) and one drone in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
March 18: U.S. forces destroyed seven anti-ship missiles, three drones, and three weapons storage containers in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The weapons posed an “imminent threat” to commercial vessels and U.S. Navy ships, according to U.S. Central Command.
Also, Houthis reportedly launched a cruise missile that landed near the southern Israeli city of Eilat. The group had previously fired projectiles at Israel, but Israeli defenses had intercepted all of them.
March 20: A coalition aircraft destroyed one drone, and U.S. forces destroyed one unmanned surface vessel, both launched by Houthis.
March 21: A U.S.-led coalition aircraft destroyed one unmanned surface vessel launched from Houthi-controlled territory. Also, coalition forces destroyed two anti-ship ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward the Red Sea.
March 22: U.S. forces destroyed four drones in Houthi-controlled territory in self-defense. Houthis fired four anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the Red Sea. Also, U.S. forces struck three Houthi underground storage facilities used to threaten ships.
March 23: Houthis launched four anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the M/V Huan Pu, a Chinese-owned and operated tanker. A fifth missile caused minimal damage.
U.S. forces, including the USS Carney, engaged six Houthi drones over the southern Red Sea. Five crashed into the water, and one flew toward Houthi-controlled Yemen. The drones posed an imminent threat to U.S., coalition and commercial ships in the area, according to U.S. Central Command.
March 27: U.S. forces downed four long-range drones launched by the Houthis at a U.S. warship in the Red Sea.
March 28: U.S. forces destroyed four long-range drones launched by the Houthis at a coalition vessel and a U.S. warship in the Red Sea.
March 30: U.S. forces destroyed one unmanned aerial system over the Red Sea and another that was prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled territory.
April 1: U.S. forces destroyed a Houthi unmanned surface vessel in self-defense.
April 3: The USS Gravely and other U.S. forces destroyed an inbound anti-ship ballistic missile and two unmanned aerial systems launched by the Houthis. They had targeted the USS Gravely, a destroyer. Also, U.S. forces destroyed a mobile surface-to-air missile system in Houthi-controlled territory.
April 4: U.S. forces destroyed one anti-ship missile in Houthi-controlled territory that posed a threat to coalition forces and merchant vessels.
April 6: U.S. forces destroyed one mobile surface-to-air missile system in Houthi-controlled territory. Also, U.S. forces downed a drone over the Red Sea and destroyed one inbound anti-ship missile.
April 8: U.S. forces destroyed an air defense system with two missiles ready to launch, a ground control station in Houthi-controlled territory, and one unmanned aerial system launched over the Red Sea. Separately, the Houthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile toward the M/V Hope Island, a British-owned cargo ship escorted by a coalition warship in the Gulf of Aden.
April 9: The USS Mason and other U.S. forces destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile launched over the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis appeared to be targeting the MV Yorktown, a U.S.-flagged and U.S.-owned vessel.
April 10: U.S. forces downed two drones launched over the Gulf of Aden and a third drone launched over the Red Sea by the Houthis. Separately, U.S. forces destroyed eight drones in Houthi-controlled territory in self-defense.
April 11: U.S. forces destroyed one anti-ship ballistic missile launched over the Red Sea from Houthi-controlled territory.
April 13: Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile toward the Gulf of Aden.
April 14: U.S. forces destroyed four drones in Houthi-controlled territory that posed a threat to vessels in the region.
April 16: U.S. forces successfully engaged two drones in Houthi-controlled territory that posed an imminent threat to U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels in the region.
April 24: A British vessel intercepted one anti-ship ballistic missile over the Gulf of Aden launched from Houthi territory. The target appeared to be the MV Yorktown, a U.S.-flagged, owned, and operated vessel.
Separately, U.S. forces downed four drones over Houthi territory.
April 25: Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile into the Gulf of Aden.
Separately, U.S. forces destroyed one unmanned surface vessel and one drone in Houthi-controlled territory that posed threats to ships in the area.
April 26: Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea near MV MAISHA, an Antiqua/Barbados flagged, Liberia operated vessel and MV Andromeda Star, a British owned and Panamanian flagged, Seychelles operated vessel. The MV Andromeda star took minor damage but was able to continue its voyage.
Separately, a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone reportedly crashed in Yemen. The Houthis claimed to have shot it down over Saada governorate.
April 28: U.S. forces downed five drones over the Red Sea.
April 29: U.S. forces destroyed a drone launched towards the USS Philippine Sea and USS Laboon in the Red Sea.
Separately, Houthis fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles and launched three drones into the Red Sea towards MV Cyclades, a Malta-flagged, Greece-owned vessel.
April 30: Houthis claimed an attack on the MSC Orion, a container ship transiting the Indian Ocean that appeared to be owned by Zodiac Maritime, an international shipping company owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.
May 2: U.S. forces destroyed three uncrewed aerial systems in Houthi-controlled territory. The weapons presented an imminent threat to vessels in the region, according to U.S. Central Command.
May 6: U.S. forces destroyed one uncrewed aerial system launched by Houthis over the Red Sea.
Separately, Houthis launched three uncrewed aerial systems over the Gulf of Aden. U.S. forces brought down one, a coalition ship engaged another, and the third crashed in the water.
May 7: Houthis launched an anti-ship ballistic missile over the Gulf of Aden.
May 10: A coalition aircraft intercepted an uncrewed aerial system launched by the Houthis over the Gulf of Aden.
May 11: U.S forces destroyed three uncrewed aerial systems launched by the Houthis over the Red Sea.
May 12: U.S. forces destroyed one uncrewed aerial system launched by the Houthis over the Gulf of Aden.
May 13: U.S. forces destroyed one uncrewed aerial system in Houthi-controlled territory.
Separately, the USS Mason destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile over the Red Sea. U.S. forces also destroyed one uncrewed aerial system over the Red Sea.
May 14: U.S. forces destroyed four uncrewed aerial systems in Houthi-controlled territory.
May 18: Houthis struck the M/T Wind, a Panamanian-flagged, Greek owned and operated oil tanker, with one anti-ship ballistic missile. The ship had been docked in Russia and was heading to China. The damaged vessel was able to continue its journey without assistance.
Separately, Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile over the Gulf of Aden.
May 21: Houthis claimed to have downed a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone using a domestically produced surface-to-air missile. Footage of wreckage had circulated online on May 17.
May 22: U.S. forces successfully engaged four uncrewed aerial systems in Houthi-controlled territory.
May 23: U.S. forces successfully engaged one land attack cruise missile in Houthi-controlled territory.
May 25: Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the Red Sea.
May 26: U.S. forces destroyed one uncrewed aerial system over the Red Sea that was launched from Houthi territory.
May 27: U.S. forces destroyed one uncrewed aerial system over the Red Sea that was launched from Houthi territory.
May 28: U.S. forces destroyed five uncrewed aerial systems launched over the Red Sea from Houthi territory. Separately, Houthis launched five anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea. Three hit the M/V Laax, a Marshall Island flagged, Greek-owned and operated bulk carrier, but it was able to continue its voyage.
Also, U.S. forces destroyed two missile launchers in Houthi-controlled territory. Separately, Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea.
May 29: U.S. forces destroyed two uncrewed aerial systems over the Red Sea.
The Houthis claimed to have downed a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone using a surface-to-air missile. But a U.S. defense official denied the loss of any aircraft.
May 30: U.S. forces destroyed eight drones in Houthi-controlled territory and over the Red Sea.
Separately, U.S. and British forces struck 13 Houthi targets – including underground facilities, missile launchers, command and control sites, and a ship – in self-defense. Some of the targets were located in the Red Sea port of Hodeida, near the capital, Sanaa, and Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen. The Houthis claimed that 16 people were killed and 35 wounded. (iranprimer.usip.org 5/31/24)
June 2024:
“ Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) will launch an even larger and more potent attack on the United States Carrier Strike Group 2's flagship, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, whenever possible, the leader of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi announced on Thursday.” (english.almayadeen.net 6/6/24)
“Yemen’s Houthis last month carried out the largest number of attacks on commercial ships so far in 2024, according to data collected by UK Maritime Trade Operations.
June saw 16 confirmed attacks on ships, proof that the group remains a threat to global trade after months of American and British efforts to thwart it.
Only December last year saw more attacks, at a time when more vessels were going through the Bab al-Mandab strait.
On 12 June, following months of reduced activity, the group was able to carry out the second confirmed sinking of a vessel as well as the first successful attack with a seaborne drone. The Greek-owned Tutor coal carrier was struck by missiles and an explosive-laden remote-controlled boat.” (middleeasteye.net 7/3/24)
“The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier was fleeing towards the north of the Red Sea and far away from it when it was targeted, said Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement.
During a televised speech, the Ansar Allah leader noted that before the USS Eisenhower made its final withdrawal, it was targeted by the Yemeni Resistance, which forced it to drastically curve and flee to the Suez Canal.
Sayyed al-Houthi vowed that any new aircraft carrier deployed in the Red Sea would be a target for the Yemeni Armed Forces, adding that ‘If the new aircraft carrier is willing to venture, get involved and tangled up in the same issue the Eisenhower found itself in, then it should come, and it would be its loss.’” (english.almayadeen.net 6/27/24)
July 2024:
The Armed Forces of Yemen’s Sanaa government, aligned with the Ansarallah resistance movement, announced on 14 July an operation against an Israeli ship in the Gulf of Aden and an attack targeting Israel’s southern port city of Eilat, known in Arabic as Umm al-Rashrash.
Sanaa’s forces said the operations were a ‘response to the Al-Mawasi massacre in Khan Yunis, which was committed by the Israeli enemy [on Saturday].’ At least 90 Palestinian civilians were killed in the massacre in southern Gaza. (thecradle.co 7/14/24)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Red Sea on Monday, as a new U.S. aircraft carrier approached the region to provide security for the key international trade route that has been under assault since the Israel-Hamas war erupted nine months ago. (apnews.com 7/15/24)
“Oil tanker damaged as armed guards blow up remote-controlled boat used in Houthi attack. Second attack of the day targeted crude carrier in the southern Red Sea. Houthi forces used unmanned craft to attack a second vessel in the Red Sea on Monday.
Maritime security firm Diaplous reported that a small fishing boat that was likely remote-controlled came dangerously close to a Panama-flagged crude oil carrier sailing southbound, 97 nautical miles (180 kilometres) northwest of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah.” (tradewindsnews.com 7/15/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) conducted three operations targeting crude oil tankers in the Red Sea and a joint operation with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeting another crude oil tanker (Olivia) in the Mediterranean, the spokesperson for the YAF, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced.
The first operation saw multiple unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), suicide drones, and ballistic missiles launched at the BENTLEY I oil products tanker in the Red Sea. The operation was jointly conducted by the YAF's Navy, Rocket Force, and Unmanned Air Force on Monday. Saree also said that the YAF struck the CHIOS LION oil tanker with a USV in the Red Sea.“ (english.almayadeen.net 7/15/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) published footage of its attack on the CHIOS LION crude oil tanker in the Red Sea. The YAF's Navy had directed an explosive-laden unmanned surface vehicle (USV) toward the vessel after its operating company violated the terms of the Yemeni embargo on the Israeli occupation.
Maritime security-concerned UKMTO said that the CHIOS LION was approached by a USV from its port side. The organization said that the USV caused damage and white smoke to erupt from the vessel. However, it made no further updates.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/16/24)
“On the Yemeni support front, Sayyed al-Houthi touched on the high effectiveness of the Yemeni Armed Forces' operations in the Red and Arabian seas, the Gulf of Aden, and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
He confirmed that the number of targeted ships linked to the United States, ‘Israel’, and Britain reached 170, adding that the YAF operations were carried out with 25 ballistic and cruise missiles, drones, and naval vessels.
In light of these operations, the Ansar Allah leader highlighted a significant reduction in the navigation of ships associated with the United States and Britain, adding, ‘Once they pass, they are targeted.’
Sayyed al-Houthi announced Sanaa's intention to enhance operations in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, asserting that these areas are now under the YAF's control. He also vowed escalation and intensification of YAF actions.
He reiterated that the American aggression, which targeted Yemen with 13 airstrikes this week, does not affect the YAF's operations, nor does it limit them, explaining that the United States is pushing to embroil its proxies due to the pressure it faces as a result of the Yemeni operations.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/18/24)
“The US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) published a forensic report on the impact of AnsarAllah’s ‘attacks on international trade.’
It found that container shipping through the Red Sea, which typically accounts for approximately 10-15% of international maritime trade, had declined by approximately 90% since Operation Prosperity Guardian began. Due to Ansar Allah’s inexorable onslaught against corporations and countries supporting the Gaza genocide, many ships were forced to take alternative routes around Africa, adding approximately 11,000 extra nautical miles, up to two weeks further transit time, and approximately $1 million in additional fuel costs for each voyage.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/19/24)
“Hebrew media has lamented the Yemeni drone attack on Tel Aviv as a significant failure that marks a new phase in the war. In the title of a 19 July report, Hebrew newspaper Maariv asks, ‘Is the UAV in Tel Aviv just the opening shot?’ adding that the Yemeni Armed Forces and Ansarallah resistance movement have ‘revealed a game-breaking weapon.’
‘Of course, this is a failure of Israel’s air defense and warning system. This is a UAV of the order of magnitude that the State of Israel is supposed to identify and intercept,’ retired Israeli general Amir Avivi told Maariv in another report on 19 July.” (thecradle.co 7/19/24)
“Spokesman of Yemen's Ansarallah Mohammed Abdul Salam: ‘The brutal Israeli aggression on Yemen by targeting civilian facilities, oil tanks, and the power station in Hodeidah aims to double the suffering of the people and pressure Yemen to stop supporting Gaza. This is a dream that, Allah willing, will never come true. We affirm that this brutal aggression will only increase the determination, steadfastness, and escalating continuation of the Yemeni people and their brave armed forces in supporting Gaza. Thanks to Allah, the Yemeni people are capable of facing all challenges with Allah's help and in the pursuit of justice for Palestine and the people of Gaza, which represents the most just cause on earth.” (thecradle.co 7/20/24)
“The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael Erik Kurilla, has urged authorities in Washington to take a more forceful approach against Yemen, saying current efforts to deter the nation’s pro-Palestine operations are ‘failing.’
In a private letter addressed to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Kurilla calls for a ‘stepped-up whole of government effort against the Houthis, employing economic, diplomatic, and potentially military pressure to discourage attacks on ships in the Red Sea,’ according to officials who spoke with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
‘Many people found the tone of the memo to be a bit shocking,’ a defense official told the US daily, describing Kurilla’s words as implying that ‘US service members will die if we continue going this way.’” (english.almayadeen.net 7/20/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) carried out two operations, one targeting an Israeli-occupied city and the other targeting a US vessel on the Red Sea. In detail, the YAF carried out a top-tier military operation against significant targets in Umm al-Rashrash [Eilat] with a number of ballistic missiles, achieving its declared goals successfully, the Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Sunday. Saree detailed that the YAF also targeted the US ship "Pumba" in the Red Sea with a number of ballistic missiles and drones, impacting it directly.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/21/24)
“On Wednesday night, President Biden falsely claimed in an address to the nation that the US was not at war. ‘I’m the first president in this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world,’ the president said.
About a half hour before Biden delivered his address, US Central Command announced that it launched new strikes targeting the Houthis in Yemen. Since January, the US has carried out hundreds of strikes in Yemen as part of a new war that has not been authorized by Congress.” (Dave DeCamp antiwar.com 7/25/24)
“The UAE has, since 7 October, stepped up work on joint Emirati-Israeli military and intelligence infrastructure on the Socotra Archipelago off the coast of Yemen, Lebanese daily Al-Akhbarreported on 29 July.
The UAE has sought to establish control over the strategic archipelago, and has, over the past few years, begun constructing – in coordination with Tel Aviv – military and intelligence sites on the islands of the Socotra Archipelago, including the Island of Socotra itself.
According to the Al-Akhbar report, other Gulf Arab countries are involved in Emirati-Israeli plans for the archipelago, which comes as part of ‘an alliance being established … under an American umbrella.’ (thecradle.co 7/29/24)
“The Ansar Allah chief emphasized that ‘Israel’ will not achieve any of its goals ‘in breaking the Resistance or extinguishing the spirit and iron will of the ... brothers in Palestine and all support fronts.’
‘The criminal enemy's involvement in targeting the martyr [Haniyeh] has elevated the battle to a wider scope and greater dimensions, the consequences of which will be dire for the enemy, God willing,’ he said, assuring that ‘we will spare no effort, with God's permission and in cooperation with our brothers in the Resistance Axis in avenging the martyr and all the martyrs and the injustice suffered by the Palestinian people.’
Regarding the martyrdom of Sayyed Fouad Shokor, Sayyed Al-Houthi called it a clear aggression and dangerous escalation, considering it directly linked to Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US coinciding with US movements in the region.
He stressed that the US is a 'partner and deceiver’ who preaches the prevention of expanded war while providing support and participating in ‘Israel’s’ effort to expand it, stressing that there is ‘no objection or resistance from the West towards what the Israeli enemy is doing,’ and that ‘after everything the Israelis do, the West takes the initiative to prevent a reaction and legitimate defense of oneself, honor, rights, and homelands.’” (english.almayadeen.net 8/1/24)
“Russia was preparing to deliver missiles and other military equipment to the Houthi rebels in Yemen late last month but pulled back at the last minute amid a flurry of behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia to stop it, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
The Saudis, who were locked in a brutal war with the Houthis for years before the US helped to negotiate a fragile truce in 2022, warned Russia against arming one of their biggest adversaries upon learning of the plans, the sources said.” (can.com 8/2/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces' air defense forces managed to shoot down an American MQ-9 drone while it was conducting hostile activities in the skies over Saada province, announced YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree on Sunday.
In a televised statement, Saree confirmed that the drone was downed using a homegrown surface-to-air missile, adding that this is the seventh drone of its kind to be shot down since the start of the YAF's military operations in support of Gaza.
Additionally, the spokesperson said the YAF's naval and missile units carried out a joint military operation targeting the ship Groton in the Gulf of Aden with several ballistic missiles, and the strike was precise.
He indicated that the ship was targeted after its owning company violated the entry ban into the ports of occupied Palestine imposed by the YAF, adding that the attack comes as part of the fourth phase of escalation concerning the maritime operations area.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/4/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Wednesday that they had conducted three significant military operations in support of the Palestinian people's struggle and resistance and response to the US-UK-Israeli aggression against Yemen.
In a statement, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, disclosed that the missile, air, and naval forces executed a coordinated operation targeting the Contship Ono ship in the Red Sea. The operation involved several ballistic missiles and drones, resulting in a precise hit.
The second operation was a target on the US destroyer Cole in the Gulf of Aden, using multiple drones to achieve its objective. In the third operation, the naval forces targeted the US destroyer Laboon with several ballistic missiles, according to Saree.
According to him, ‘the targeting of the two US destroyers as they passed through the Yemeni Armed Forces' operational area toward the northern Red Sea was part of a broader strategy to challenge American military support for the Israeli occupation.’
Saree added, ‘One outcome of the operations was the inability of the two destroyers to fully intercept the missiles and drones, resulting in several of the drones and missiles successfully achieving their targets.’
He also underscored that the Yemeni Armed Forces view all US military movements in the naval operations area that support the Israeli occupation as hostile, emphasizing that they ‘will not hesitate to target these movements with all available resources.’” (english.almayadeen.net 8/7/24)
“The United States naval and aerial campaign in the Red Sea has become the most sustained military campaign by American forces since coalition forces launched attacks on ISIS in Iraq and Syria between 2016-2019, Politico reported.
US forces have launched nearly 800 missiles and seven aerial onslaughts on Yemen since November 2023, deploying a Carrier Strike Group and naval pieces to protect Israeli interests in the region.
The newspaper said that the emerging battle in the Red Sea has become the most expansive and enduring US military operation currently underway, which risks "chewing through munition" that the Pentagon would rather have available for a potential war with China in the Pacific.
Carrier Strike Group 12 extended its stay twice during the nine-month period in the Red Sea, where US forces fired over 135 Tomahawk land attack missiles, which cost between $2 million to $4 million per missile, resulting in a total expenditure ranging from at least $270 million to over $540 million.
US standard missiles used to destroy inexpensive attack drones also cost the US millions of dollars to procure, as Politico reports that 155 standard missiles of various types have been used in the same period. F-18 aircraft deployed on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower fired 60 air-to-air missiles and 420 air-to-surface weapons.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/8/24)
“Danish shipping company AP Moller–Maersk reported a 45 percent drop in profit for the second quarter of 2024 amid ongoing disruptions in global supply chains due to Yemen’s blockade of the Red Sea, The Economic Times reported on 9 August.
Since November, Yemeni naval forces have launched attacks in the Red Sea on commercial ships linked to Israeli businesspersons or transporting goods to Israel. The US and UK have deployed naval ships to the region in an effort to protect them. Yemen is seeking to blockade Israel in response to its ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.” (thecradle.co 8/9/24)
The US Navy's mission to repel the operations of the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) will not suffice on its own to prevent the Yemeni attacks on merchant vessels, the admiral leading operations in the Middle East acknowledged this week, the Business Insider news website reported.
Shortly after the start of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, the YAF imposed an entry ban into the Israeli-occupied ports of Palestine and has been targeting ships that violate the decision.
They vowed that these operations will not cease until the aggression is halted and the siege on the Palestinian people in Gaza is lifted.
“Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of US Naval Forces Central Command, emphasized that addressing the Yemeni threat requires more than just military might. Instead, he suggested that Washington and its allies must explore alternative methods to exert pressure on the YAF.
‘The solution is not going to come at the end of a weapon system,’ Wikoff suggested Wednesday during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. ‘It's going to be the international community,’ he added.
US officials have claimed that for over eight months, their forces have been actively defending key shipping lanes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden from persistent Yemeni missile and drone attacks, but to no avail, as the Yemeni Armed Forces have continued their operations tirelessly.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/9/24)
“Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Yemen reported that today, Monday, the US-UK aggression aircraft conducted an airstrike on Kamaran Island, which is part of the Hodeidah Governorate and overlooks the Red Sea.
This aggression comes amid desperate attempts to deter Sanaa from supporting the Palestinian people. Despite the repeated attacks on Yemeni territory, which have resulted in several martyrs since Yemen joined the Al-Aqsa Flood battle, the Yemeni armed forces continue to target Israeli positions in the occupied Palestinian territories.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/12/24)
“Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on 19 August that the Israeli attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah port last month could be considered a war crime.
‘The Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah port on the evening of July 20, 2024, were an apparently unlawful indiscriminate or disproportionate attack on civilians that could have a long-term impact on millions of Yemenis who rely on the port for food and humanitarian aid,’ HRW said.
‘The Israeli airstrikes, which killed at least six civilians and reportedly injured at least 80 others, hit more than two dozen oil storage tanks and two shipping cranes in Hodeidah port in northwest Yemen, as well as a power plant in Hodeidah’s Salif district,’ it added. The strikes ‘appeared to cause disproportionate harm to civilians and civilian objects. Serious violations of the laws of war committed willfully, that is deliberately or recklessly, are war crimes.’” (thecradle.co 8/20/24)
“A Yemeni source confirmed to Al Mayadeen today that the number of US, UK, and ‘Israel’-bound ships has decreased dramatically following the Israeli aggression on Hodeidah. The source noted there was a degree of ‘panic and caution’ among these ships and their companies.
The source stated that the continued flow of US naval vessels to the region ‘only strengthens Yemen's resolve, which cannot be reversed until the aggression on Gaza is halted.’ The Yemeni Armed Forces' operations in the declared operational area are ‘ongoing, escalating, and precise,’ the source said.”
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) carried out two military operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in response to the injustice faced by the Palestinian people and their Resistance fighters, as well as the American and British aggression against Yemen, announced YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree on Thursday.
In a televised statement, Saree confirmed that the first operation targeted the oil vessel SOUNION, which is owned by a company that deals with the Israeli occupation entity. He pointed out that the vessel was struck with accuracy while navigating in the Red Sea and is now at risk of sinking.
As for the second operation, the YAF spokesperson indicated that it targeted the Sw North Wind I vessel, also belonging to a company engaged with the Israeli occupation. The Brigadier General noted that the ship was hit with precision while sailing in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Saree mentioned that the two vessels violated the ban imposed by the YAF on entering the ports of occupied Palestine.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/22/24)
“Sanaa's Defense Minister Major General Mohammed Nasser Al-Atifi confirmed the readiness of the Yemeni armed forces (YAF), in all their formations, to launch painful strikes ‘deep inside the Zionist entity.’
He vowed that the response of the Aixs of resistance to the crimes of the Israeli occupation is ‘coming and inevitable,’ reiterating a ‘strategic and decisive response,’ and concluding by noting that US military buildup in the region in defense of ‘Israel means nothing,’ stressing it will face a ‘disastrous failure.’” (english.almayadeen.net 8/25/24)
“Yemen’s Ansarallah resistance movement has allowed tug boats and rescue ships to reach the Greek-owned Sounion oil tanker in the Red Sea, which was struck in a Yemeni naval operation last week.
The tanker remained drifting and in flames for several days after the attack, launched by the armed forces of Yemen’s Sanaa government – which is merged with Ansarallah.
‘After several international parties contacted us, especially the European ones, they were allowed to tow the burning oil tanker, Sounion,’ said Ansarallah spokesman and head of the Sanaa government’s UN delegation, Mohammad Abdul Salam.
‘We confirm that the burning of the aforementioned oil tanker is an example of Yemen's seriousness in targeting any ship that violates the Yemeni ban decision to prevent any ship from crossing to the ports of occupied Palestine with the aim of exerting pressure on the Zionist enemy entity to stop its aggression on Gaza,’ Abdul Salam went on to say.” (thecradle.co 8/29/24)
“According to authors Jonathan Hoffman and Benjamin Giltner (Responsible Statecraft), the US military conquest in the Red Sea is not only failing but also exposing US military personnel in the region to extreme danger to protect foreign vessels, as well as risking escalation and the destabilization of not only Yemen but the entire region.
Hoffman and Giltner expand on the reasons for the US failure in the Red Sea and explain that they stem primarily from Washington's willful ignorance and refusal to acknowledge the main motive behind Ansar Allah's operations [that being the Israeli genocide in Gaza], clearing all hopes it has for triumphing in the region.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/30/24)
“The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced that a military operation was carried out targeting the GROTON ship in the Gulf of Aden in response to the vessel's violation of the ban on entering ports in occupied Palestine.
In a statement, Saree detailed that the operation involved the Yemeni naval forces, the drone air force, and the missile force. He confirmed that the ship was hit accurately and directly. Saree also noted that this was the second attack on the GROTON vessel, with the first occurring on August 3.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/31/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for a precision military operation targeting the Panama-flagged vessel BLUE LAGOON I in the Red Sea. According to a statement by spokesperson Brigadier-General Yahya Saree, the ship was struck with several missiles and drones, resulting in a direct hit.
Brigadier-General Saree stated that the operation was a joint effort involving Yemen's missile forces, naval forces, and drone units. The attack was in response to the ship's owner violating a ban on entering ports in occupied Palestine.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/2/24)
“𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: On the morning of Sep. 2, the Iranian-backed Houthis attacked two crude oil tankers, the Panama flagged/owned, Greek operated MV BLUE LAGOON I and the Saudi flagged, owned, and operated MV AMJAD, with two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system, hitting both vessels. Both vessels are laden with crude oil. The MV AMJAD is carrying approximately two million barrels of oil, almost twice the amount onboard the Greek-owned MV DELTA SOUNION, which the Houthis attacked on Aug. 21. Currently, salvage efforts are underway in the Southern Red Sea for the disabled MV DELTA SOUNION, which is still on fire and threatens the possibility of a major environmental disaster.” (@CENTCOM 9/2/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) are leading a successful military naval campaign in support of the Palestinian people that has ‘arguably beaten’ the United States, a Bloomberg report found. Yemen's Ansar Allah advanced the ‘biggest surprise’ and the ‘ominous’ acts to the US-led global order, an expert on foreign affairs Hal Brands wrote for Bloomberg.
Yemenis have presented the ‘gravest challenge’ to the US self-proclaimed guardianship over global trade routes in recent decades and have ‘arguably beaten a weary superpower along the way,’ Brands explained.” (english.almaydeen.net 9/7/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on 10 September that it had successfully taken down an US MQ-9 drone, marking the second attack on such an aircraft within 72 hours and the ninth since the start of its operations in support of Gaza in 2023.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces, announced that it had shot down a US MQ-9 drone while it was engaged in hostile operations in the Saada province's airspace.” (thecradle.co 9/11/24)
“Yemen's military campaign in support of the Palestinian people is ongoing with the full commitment of the Yemeni Armed Forces to it, despite the fact that the US-led coalition has launched more than 700 strikes on the country, the leader of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement Sayyed Abdel-Malik al-Houthi said on Saturday.
He stressed that the US-led aggression has ‘not succeeded in curbing military operations at sea or deterring or stopping them.’” (english.almayadeen.net 9/14/24)
“Houthi rebels fired a long-range surface-to-surface missile into central Israel on Sunday, the Israeli Defense Forces said. The attack, which Houthis said was launched from over 1200 miles away, is a mark of escalation from the Yemen-based militia group.
Yahya Saree, a Houthis spokesperson, said the group launched ‘a new hypersonic missile’ towards a target in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv. The IDF's missile defense system didn't intercept the missile before it entered Israel's airspace and said the missile ‘exploded’ in the air, scattering debris in open areas.” (axios.com 9/15/24)
“The Israeli occupation forces are circulating reports of a ballistic missile targeting Tel Aviv all the way from Yemen, Israeli media revealed, after alarm sirens blasted across central 'Israel' during the early hours of Friday.
Israeli media stated that more than 17 Israeli settlers were injured amid Yemen's missile attack, as sirens blared across Tel Aviv, multiple southern settlements, and Gush Dan, Sharon, and the coastal plain to Tel Aviv's north. In this context, Israeli media platforms have stated that ‘in Yemen, they launched a missile that cannot be detected by radars outside Israel, allowing them to strike Tel Aviv whenever they wish,’ stressing that this is a troubling sign.” (english.almaydeen.net 9/27/24)
“Yemen fired its second ballistic missile at Tel Aviv early on 27 September, causing mass panic among settlers and forcing at least two million into shelters. Missile sirens began ringing across Tel Aviv at around 12:45 AM. Video footage showed settlers fleeing in panic or lying flat on the ground and the sirens rang overhead.” (thecradle.co 9/27/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) targeted and hit three United States Navy destroyers in the Red Sea, which were sailing toward occupied Palestine to support the Israeli regime, the spokesperson for the YAF, Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Friday. Saree read out the statement during a million-man march in the al-Sabeen Square in the capital Sanaa, announcing the second set of top-tier operations conducted by the YAF.” (english.almaydeen.net 9/27/24)
“US Navy warships shot down a barrage of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea on Friday in what a Pentagon spokesperson described as a ‘complex attack.’ Sabrina Singh, the deputy Pentagon spokesperson, said no US warships were damaged or struck by the Houthi munitions, and there were no injuries to American personnel.
‘We did see a complex attack launched from the Houthis that ranged from cruise missiles and [drones],’ Singh told reporters at a briefing. ‘My understanding is that those were either engaged and shot down or failed.’
The Houthis said earlier that they targeted three Navy warships with nearly two dozen ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The Iran-backed rebels claimed to score direct hits on the vessels, although US officials pushed back on this and there's no credible evidence to support it.” (businessinsider.com 9/27/24)
“The missile force of the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) targeted on Saturday the Israeli Ben Gurion airport in occupied Yafa (Tel Aviv) in parallel with the arrival of Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the location, announced YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree.
In a statement, Saree mentioned that the operation comes in solidarity with the oppressed Palestinian people and in response to the Israeli crimes in Gaza and Lebanon.
The YAF spokesperson confirmed that the latest operation was carried out using a ballistic missile of the Palestine 2 type, just a day after the YAF launched an attack against a military target also in Tel Aviv using the same missile and a vital location in occupied Askalan using the locally-manufactured Yafa drone.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/28/24)
“Israeli airstrikes struck oil tanks at Ras Isa Port in Yemen, with additional strikes on Hodeidah Port on the Red Sea, west of Yemen, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported on Sunday.
Local sources told Al Mayadeen that more than 10 airstrikes targeted Hodeidah port, causing explosions that shook the city. Our correspondent explained that the Israeli aggression in western Yemen targeted the al-Hali power generation station in the coastal city of Hodeidah. Israeli strikes also targeted the Hodeidah International Airport, according to local sources.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/29/24)
“Yemen's air defenses shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone as it was carrying out hostilities in the airspace of the northern governorate of Saada, Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Yahya Saree said on Monday. ‘This aircraft is the 11th of this type that our air defenses succeded in downing during this battle,’ Saree said.” (english.almayadeen.com 9/30/24)
“In support of the Lebanese and Palestinian people and their Resistance, and in response to the US-UK aggression against Yemen, the naval, missile, and UAV forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out three military operations, announced spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree on Tuesday.
The first operation targeted the Cordelia Moon British oil tanker in the Red Sea using eight ballistic and cruise missiles, a drone, and an uncrewed surface boat, resulting in severe damages.
The second and third operations targeted the Marathopolis tanker in the Indian Ocean for violating the maritime ban imposed by the YAF on ships sailing in the designated operations zone toward the occupied ports of Palestine.” (english.almayadeen.com 10/1/24)
“Yemen’s armed forces hit military posts deep inside Israel with three winged ‘Quds 5’ cruise missiles, military spokesperson Yahya Saree said on 2 October. ‘The missiles successfully reached their targets, while the enemy remains silent about the results of the operation,’ Saree stated.
‘We will not hesitate in broadening our military operations against the Israeli enemy and who is behind it until the aggression against Gaza and Lebanon ends,’ Saree added.” (thecradle.co 10/2/24)
“At least five one-way attack drones reached occupied Yafa (Tel Aviv), in occupied Palestine, overnight on Thursday. Israeli media outlets reported that five drones were launched from Yemen, some 2,000 km away, as the first drone arrived in the area at around 2:00 am (local time).
At least three loud explosions were heard in Tel Aviv, Herzilya, and Petah Tikva, as reported by Israeli media outlets. Later another drone reached the Bat Yam city settlement in southern Tel Aviv.” (english.almayadeen.net 10/3/24)
“The spokesman for the Ansarallah-led Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced on 3 October a ‘successful’ military operation that struck a ‘vital target’ in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv with a swarm of Yaffa drones.
‘The UAV force of Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a military operation targeting a vital target in the [Tel Aviv] area in occupied Palestine with several Yaffa drones. The operation successfully achieved its objectives, as the drones reached their targets without the enemy being able to [shoot them down],’ Saree said in a statement shared on social media.” (thecradle.co 10/3/24)
“The US-British forces of aggression launched 4 raids on Hodeidah Governorate in northern Yemen, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported earlier on Thursday,
In a speech on Thursday, in which he addressed the developments of the Israeli aggression on Gaza and Lebanon, as well as regional and international updates, Sayyed al-Houthi emphasized that the United States and "Israel" sought to escalate their aggression against the Yemeni people, launching 39 airstrikes on Yemen this week alone. The Israeli aggression on Hodeidah has failed and will fail to force the YAF to halt its operations in support of Gaza and Lebanon, he made it clear.” (english.almayadeen.net 10/4/24)
“Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's port city of Hodeidah have killed and injured up to 155 people since July, causing more than $20 million in damage to a key harbor. The majority of the port's fuel storage capacity has been destroyed, leaving four million people without electricity. Meanwhile, human rights groups have warned that the ‘disproportionate’ operations may constitute war crimes.
‘Israel’ has bombarded Yemen twice this year, most recently on Sunday, using F-35 fighter fighters. UK firms produce ‘significantly’ more than 15% of every F-35 fighter jet, and Keir Starmer's administration continues to allow UK manufacturers to export F-35 components to ‘Israel’. (english.almayadeen.net 10/4/24)
“The US-British aggression launched at least 14 airstrikes on Friday evening, targeting the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, as well as the provinces of Hodeidah, Dhamar, and al-Bayda.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Yemen reported that the US-British warplanes carried out an airstrike on Dhamar province and three additional strikes on Hodeidah International Airport. He noted that 10 strikes targeted the capital, Sanaa, as well as Hodeidah. The warplanes also struck the Mukayras district in southeastern al-Bayda province with three airstrikes.
Later, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US forces conducted strikes on 15 Ansar Allah targets in Yemen today at about 5 pm, claiming that they included offensive military capabilities.” (english.almayadeen.net 10/5/24)
“U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen today at about 5 p.m. (Sanaa time). These targets included Houthi offensive military capabilities. These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.” (@CENTCOM 10/4/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two military operations in support of the oppressed Palestinian and Lebanese peoples and in solidarity with their Resistance, as well as in response to the US and British aggression on Yemen, announced spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree on Thursday.
The first operation, conducted jointly by the YAF's missile, UAV, and naval forces, targeted the American oil tanker OLYMPIC SPIRIT in the Red Sea with 11 ballistic missiles and two drones, Saree said, confirming that the strikes were precise and severe.
As for the second operation carried out by the YAF's missile force, it targeted the ST. JOHN ship in the Indian Ocean with a cruise missile, resulting in a direct hit, the spokesperson mentioned.” (english.almayadeen.net 10/10/24)
“Targeting 5 underground weapons storage sites, the US used advanced bunker busters, officials confirm. SecDef Lloyd Austin: ‘We can act anytime, anywhere.’ Massive show of force against Ansarallah! (@MilitantTracker 10/17/24)
“‘This was a unique demonstration of the United States’ ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened or fortified,’ US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, adding that B2 long-range stealth bombers were used in the attack.
The underground sites were said to be housing missiles and other munitions and weapons components. A member of the Yemeni Ansarallah movement’s political bureau, Ali Qahoum, said the US-UK strikes were ‘a failed attempt to protect Israel and to dissuade us from supporting Gaza and Lebanon. The United States of America will pay the price for its aggression against Yemen,’ said the Deputy Head of Ansarallah’s Media Authority, Nasr al-Din Amer.” (the cradle.co 10/17/24)
“According to a report from Newsweek, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) reportedly came close to striking a US aircraft carrier in the Red Sea with a missile earlier this year. The incident was detailed in the October issue of CTC Sentinel, a monthly publication by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, officially known as the United States Military Academy.
In the article, Michael Knights, the Jill and Jay Bernstein Fellow with the Military and Security Program at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, highlighted how the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out "impressive feats of marksmanship" against ships using their weapons.
The article details that ‘an ASBM [anti-ship ballistic missile] or other missile arrived at a very shallow trajectory, with minimal warning, without a chance for interception, and splashing down around 200 meters [656 feet]’ from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier.” (english.almayadeen.net 10/17/24)
“Yemen's Ansar Allah movement will continue its operations against ‘Israel’ and its supporters in solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese people, according to Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the movement's leader.
His remarks came in a televised speech on Thursday, as US and British warplanes launched airstrikes on Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, with the Pentagon confirming the use of B-2 stealth bombers for the first time in the region.
Al-Houthi condemned the airstrikes and accused the US of enabling the Israeli aggression throughout West Asia. ‘Washington seeks to enable the Tel Aviv regime to dominate the entire region through both political and economic means,’ he said.” (English.almayadeen.net 10/18/24)
“On Friday evening, the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced that the Yemeni Air Force targeted the ship MEGALOPOLIS in the Arabian Sea using several drones, confirming that the objectives of the operation were achieved.
Saree explained that the targeting of the ship came after its owning company violated the decision to ban entry into the Israeli-operated ports of occupied Palestine. The ban came as a show of solidarity with, and in support of, the plight of the Palestinian and Lebanese people.” (english.almayadeen.net 10/18/24)
“A Yemeni hypersonic ballistic missile struck an Israeli military target in occupied Yafa (Tel Aviv), on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced.
The YAF's Rocket Force fired the Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile at the military target on Tuesday. Saree emphasized that the missile bypassed all Israeli and American air defense systems in the region before striking its target.” (english.almayadeen.net 10/22/24)
“Russia provided targeting data to Yemen’s Houthi rebels when they attacked Western shipping in the Red Sea with missiles and drones earlier this year, helping the Iran-backed group attack a vital artery of global trade and further destabilize the region.
The Houthis, who began their attacks late last year over the war in Gaza, eventually began using Russian satellite data to expand their strikes, said a person familiar with the matter and two European military officials. The data was passed through members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who had been embedded among the Houthis in Yemen, one of the sources said.” (wsj.com 10/24/24)
“U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire and sank three small boats carrying Houthi militants in the Red Sea on Sunday, after U.S. warships responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel, military officials said.
A Maersk container ship, the Singapore-flagged Hangzhou, issued a distress call at about 6:30 a.m. local time, U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Sunday. The merchant vessel said four small boats were attacking it.
‘The small boats, originating from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, fired crew-served and small-arms weapons at the Maersk Hangzhou, getting to within 20 meters of the vessel, and attempted to board the vessel,’ Central Command said.” (abcnews.go.com 10/28/24)
“Yemen's Houthis said on Monday that they targeted three ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, attacks they called part of their efforts to enforce a naval blockade on Israel. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a televised address the vessels were targeted for attempting to approach ports bound for Israel. According to the latest data from LSEG, all three targeted vessels were Liberia-registered.” (reuters.com 10/28/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a drone attack on the industrial zone in the Ashkelon region of southern Israel on 29 October. Brigadier General Yahya Saree said in a statement that ‘the operation was carried out with a number of drones and succeeded in reaching its targets.’
On Monday, Yemeni forces carried out three operations targeting ships in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and Bab al-Mandab Strait, ‘confirming that accurate and direct hits were achieved in each of them.’” (the cradle.co 10/29/24)
“Arab States resist US pressure to denounce Houthis: The Yemeni group's Rea Sea attacks are hurting economies across the Middle East, but Arab leaders are loath to be seen siding with the U.S. and Israel.” (washingtonpost.com 11/3/24)
“The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, issued a stern warning to Israeli shipping companies against attempting to sell or transfer their assets to evade the Yemeni Armed Forces's operations.
He emphasized that intelligence reports have confirmed the involvement of several shipping companies linked to the Israeli occupation in a concerted effort to offload their assets, which includes transferring ownership of cargo ships to other entities or registering them under different names as a means to circumvent the punitive measures imposed by Sanaa.” (english.almayadeen.net 11/4/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a major military operation today, targeting the Nevatim airbase in the al-Naqab region of southern occupied Palestine as part of their fifth phase of escalation against the Israeli occupation.
Speaking at the million-man march in Sabeen Square, Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that the operation was ‘executed with a hypersonic ballistic missile, Palestine 2, which reached its target.’
Saree also reported that the Yemeni air defenses downed a US MQ-9 drone earlier this morning as it was conducting hostile operations in the Yemeni airspace over the al-Jawf province.
This brings the total number of US MQ-9 drones downed by Yemeni air defenses to 12 as part of the Promised Victory and Holy Jihad battle, according to Brigadier General Saree.” (english.almayadeen.net 11/8/24)
“US-British aggression targeted Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, with three airstrikes hitting the neighborhoods of al-Nahdayn and al-Hafa in the southern and eastern parts of the city. The attacks came just one day after Yemen’s military struck the al-Naqab military base in occupied Palestine with a Palestine 2 hypersonic missile.” (english.almayadeen.net 11/9/24)
“Russia—and China—had seemed to benefit from the Houthis’ attacks on shipping in the Red Sea because the militia spared their ships. But it turns out that Moscow has been more than a passive beneficiary. As the Wall Street Journal recently reported, Russia has been providing the Houthis with targeting data for their attacks. Now that Russia has crossed this red line of actively aiding attacks on Western shipping, other hostile states may start sharing military-grade data with proxies of their choice.” (Elizabeth Braw, foreignpolicy.com 11/7/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) carried out a major military operation targeting the Israeli Nahal Sorek military base, located southeast of occupied Yafa [Tel Aviv], as part of their fifth phase of escalation against the Israeli occupation.
YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced Monday that the hypersonic ballistic missile, Palestine 2, was deployed and hit its targets precisely and successfully. As a result, a fire broke out in the vicinity of the target after impact was made.” (english.almayadeen.net 11/11/24)
“Yemeni media outlets reported on Tuesday, before sunrise, that the American-British aggression warplanes launched three airstrikes on the al-Fazah area in the al-Tuhayta district, south of the Hodeideh governorate.
Earlier, yesterday, the American-British coalition also launched an aggression on Yemen, launching a total of nine airstrikes on the Saada and Amran provinces.” (english.almayadeen.net 11/12/24)
“UAV forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two specific military operations. The first operation targeted the American aircraft carrier (Abraham) located in the Arabian Sea with a number of cruise missiles and drones while the American enemy was preparing to carry out hostile operations targeting our country. The operation has successfully achieved its objectives and led to thwarting the operation that the American enemy was preparing against our country. The other operation targeted two American destroyers in the Red Sea with a number of ballistic missiles and drones. The operation has successfully achieved its objectives. The two operations took eight hours in a row.” (@Yahya_Saree 11/12/24)
“The arsenal now possessed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has come as a shock to the Pentagon, Axios reported on Thursday. According to the outlet, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer, Bill LaPlante, told a defense summit in Washington earlier this week that the group’s capabilities ‘are getting scary.’
‘What I’ve seen of what the Houthis have done in the last six months is something that – I’m just shocked,’ LaPlante reportedly said. He added that the rebels are brandishing increasingly sophisticated weapons, including missiles that ‘can do things that are just amazing.’
On November 12, the Houthis announced a successful missile strike against the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, as well as attacks on two US destroyers in the Red Sea. These operations reportedly involved cruise missiles and drones.” (rt.com 11/15/24)
“The USS Nicholson warship has been repositioned away from Yemen after suffering a recent attack by the Ansarallah movement, Al-Akhbar newspaper reported on 15 November, a day after Yemeni resistance leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was forced to do the same.
‘The Nicholson [vessel] was towed towards the Pacific Ocean after being attacked … Its repositioning will not prevent it from being targeted [again] if it is used to carry out hostile acts against Yemen,’ Al-Akhbar cited informed military sources in Sanaa as saying.
Houthi had said in a speech on Thursday evening that after ‘retreating hundreds of miles deep,’ the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier ‘moves either from the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, the edges of the Indian Ocean, or in the Arabian Sea with caution and disguise.’ He claimed that ‘in some instances, the American aircraft carrier navigates close to certain African coastlines out of fear of being targeted.’” (thecradle.co 11/15/24)
“Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced Sunday that they have successfully executed a precise military operation targeting key military and strategic sites of the Israeli occupation in Yafa [Tel Aviv] and Askala [Ashkelon], located in southern occupied Palestine.
Saree announced that the operation, executed using multiple drones, ‘successfully achieved its objectives’ as part of the fifth phase of escalations.” (english.almayadeen.net 11/18/24)
“In support of the Palestinian and Lebanese people and their resistance movements, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced Tuesday that its naval units targeted the ship Anadolu S in the Red Sea with a series of ballistic and naval missiles, achieving a direct hit.
The statement noted that the ship was attacked after failing to heed warnings from Yemeni naval forces. The owner of the vessel violated the restriction on accessing ports in occupied Palestine, prompting the operation.” (english.almayadeen.net 11/19/24”)
“Pentagon officials revealed on 19 November that the USS Abraham Lincoln left the Red Sea ‘over the weekend,’ ending a three-month deployment and leaving West Asia without a US carrier strike group for just the second time in over a year.
The USS Lincoln's withdrawal was announced seven days after Sanaa launched two major military operations against US warships in the Red Sea, reportedly thwarting a ‘large-scale aggression’ being prepared by the US and UK navies against Yemen.” (thecradle.co 11/20/24)
“In his speech regarding the latest developments of the Israeli aggression on Gaza and Lebanon, as well as regional and international updates, Sayyed al-Houthi stated, ‘Yemen has challenged America with its warships and fleets at sea after it declared aggression against us, and Yemen has stood firm and never retreated from its position."
He explained that ‘Yemen targeted America's aircraft carriers, which terrorize many countries, regimes, and governments, using them to intimidate those who compete with it internationally.’ Exhibiting utmost defiance, he asserted that ‘Yemen targeted the aircraft carriers, starting with the USS Eisenhower, which fled the Red Sea defeated, humiliated, and expelled.’
Sayyed al-Houthi added, ‘With the announcement of the US Navy's retreat, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is now fleeing from the Arabian Sea after coming under attack, and the decision was made for it to return to where it came from and escape.’” (english.almayadeen.net 11/21/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a military operation targeting the Israeli Nevatim Airbase in the Naqab region of southern occupied Palestine, spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced Friday.
The operation, executed as part of the fifth phase of escalation, involved a Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile, which successfully hit its target, according to a statement by the Yemeni Armed Forces.” (english.almayadeen.net 11/22/24)
“Yemeni media reported a new round of airstrikes by US and UK warplanes that hit the Bajil District in Hodeidah province on 28 November, just minutes after Ansarallah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi confirmed that Sanaa will continue its military operations in support of Palestine.
‘The USS Eisenhower fled the Red Sea, followed by the Abraham Lincoln, along with a third aircraft carrier. For the first time in the history of the U.S. Navy, aircraft carriers have lost their deterrence role since their use began. The British colonial era offers important lessons, as Britain, despite its capabilities, was defeated and expelled.’
Houthi also revealed that the US and UK have carried out 844 air raids and naval bombardments inside the Arab world's poorest country ‘to no avail and without any effect on [their] position’ since the start of the year.” (thecradle.co 11/28/24)
“Houthi leadership said on Sunday it fired 16 missiles and one drone against one unnamed US destroyer and three vessels it described as ‘supply ships linked to the American Army’.
If confirmed, the renewed Houthi attack shows that the Yemeni group sees no reason to halt its year-long campaign against Western shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, even after a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.”(tradewindsnews.com 12/1/24)
“Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree confirmed in a statement that the Stena Impeccable, Maersk Saratoga, and Liberty Grace ships, belonging to the US Army, as well as an American destroyer, were targeted in a top-tier military operation carried out by the YAF's missile and drone forces.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/1/24)
“‘The Yemeni Armed Forces, in cooperation with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, carried out three military operations against the Israeli enemy during the past 48 hours,’ said Yahya Saree, spokesman of the Sanaa government’s army, which is merged with Yemen’s Ansarallah resistance movement.
The joint operations are as follows: ‘Two operations targeting two Israeli targets in northern occupied Palestine with a number of drones, and the third operation targeting a vital target in the Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat) area with a number of drones.’” (thecradle.co 12/3/24)
“A British merchant vessel was attacked by Houthi terrorists 105 nautical miles north of Yemen's Hodediah on Friday, United Kingdom's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on X/Twitter.
The United Kingdom's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the ship was listing on its side and drifting in position, the ship is a hazard to shipping in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, and that the crew was evacuated to Djibouti by coalition forces.” (jpost.com 12/6/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced on 10 December a new round of attacks against US warships and cargo vessels traversing regional waters.
‘The naval, UAV, and missile forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a specific military operation targeting three American supply ships after they left the port of Djibouti and had previously practiced their aggression against Yemen,’ a statement from officials in Sanaa reads. YAF drones and missiles also targeted two US destroyers accompanying the supply ships in the Gulf of Aden.
A Yemeni drone blasted into a penthouse in Israel’s central Avne settlement on Sunday as Tel Aviv launched its ground invasion of southern Syria. It was the third consecutive day of Yemeni attacks against Israel. The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) reported this week that Tel Aviv is planning a ‘major attack’ against Yemen. (thecradle.co 12/10/24)
“The Armed Forces of Yemen’s Sanaa government (YAF) announced several drone operations against Israel on 13 December, including one carried out in cooperation with the Iraqi resistance.
‘The Yemeni Armed Forces unmanned air force carried out two military operations, the first targeting a military target in occupied Ashkelon, while the second targeted a target in occupied Jaffa,’ the Yemeni army, which is merged with the Ansarallah resistance movement, said in a statement.” (thecradle.co 12/13/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) launched a drone and missile toward Israel, along with multiple drones and a missile at three commercial ships being escorted by the US Navy ships in the Gulf of Aden on 16 December. Yemeni spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree issued a statement announcing the strike on Israel Monday, saying a hypersonic ballistic had struck its target.
A US official said the YAF had launched multiple drones and a missile targeting three commercial ships under escort by US Navy vessels in the Gulf of Aden.
The US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said US Navy destroyers, a Navy helicopter, and a French Air Force aircraft shot down four of the drones and the missile. No injuries or damage were reported.
Last night, US and UK fighter jets launched airstrikes at the Buhais area in the Midi district, northwest of Hajjah, and the Tuhayta district, in the southern part of the city of Hodeidah.” (thecradle.co 12/16/24)
“US and British military aircraft launched violent strikes on Yemen early on 17 December, targeting the premises of the Sanaa government’s Ministry of Defense. Al Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that ‘the raids targeted the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense in the Al-Ardi area’ in Yemen’s capital Sanaa.
This was the second consecutive day in which US–UK jets targeted the country. US and British strikes targeted the Midi district in Yemen’s Hajja province on 16 December. The strikes come as Yemeni military operations continue to target sites within Israel, as well as US warships and Israeli maritime interests in the Red and Arab Seas.” (thecradle.co 12/17/24)
“Yemen does not care about the United States or its allies in the region, ‘because we have faced them for ten years,’ member of the Supreme Political Council in Yemen, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, said on Tuesday.
Regarding the Yemeni Armed Forces' scope of operations, the Yemeni official told Al Mayadeen they have reached the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Arabian and Red Seas, and areas like occupied Yafa [Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area] and others.’We have no ceiling or red lines as long as our people are being bombed, and the Israeli genocide continues against the people of Gaza,’ he emphasized.
‘America has been active for nine years, and this is the tenth year of aggression against our country in cooperation with Saudi and Emirati allies, and they have achieved nothing,’ al-Houthi highlighted, noting that the threat of a major war is nothing the Yemeni people have not experienced.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/17/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) carried out a ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv early on 19 December, coinciding with violent Israeli airstrikes on Yemen, Sanaa’s forces announced in a statement.
‘The missile force of the YAF carried out a qualitative military operation targeting two qualitative and sensitive military targets of the Israeli enemy in the occupied Jaffa region with two hypersonic ballistic missiles of the Palestine 2 type,’ Yemeni army spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree stated.
The missile attacks were launched ‘in conjunction with the Israeli aggression on civilian facilities in the capital, Sanaa, and the Hodeidah Governorate, including power stations,’ referring to the launches as a ‘natural and legitimate response.’” (thecradle.co 12/19/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), in coordination with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, carried out a top-tier military operation targeting vital Israeli sites in southern occupied Palestine using several drones, spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Friday.
Separately, the YAF's Unmanned Air Force executed a top-tier military operation targeting an Israeli military site in occupied Yafa also with a drone, Saree added. The YAF affirmed that any escalation by ‘Israel’ and the United States against Yemen ‘will be met with a proportional response,’ Saree said, warning that the YAF ‘will not hesitate to target the vital facilities of the Israeli enemy, as well as the American military movements that threaten Yemen.’” (english.almayadeen.net 12/20/24)
‘The Israeli occupation forces confirmed in a statement that it failed to intercept a missile launched from Yemen, which struck Tel Aviv, causing significant damage. According to Israeli media, a fire broke out at the site of the missile's impact, and several injuries were reported from the location of the strike.
Israeli media also reported, citing medical sources, that at least 11 Israeli settlers had been injured as a result of the Yemeni missile strike. Despite sirens sounding across areas from Tel Aviv to northern Ashdod, both the Iron Dome and David's Sling air defense systems were reportedly unable to intercept the missile.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/21/24)
“Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely over the Red Sea after their F/A-18 fighter aircraft was mistakenly shot down early Sunday in what military officials are calling ‘an apparent case of friendly fire.’
The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the aircraft, that was flying off the USS Harry S. Truman, according to the news release.
The U.S. Navy has been patrolling the region for over a year to combat ongoing attacks on commercial ships from the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Several hours earlier, the military said U.S forces conducted precision airstrikes against a missile storage facility and a command-and-control facility used by the Houthis and shot down multiple uncrewed aerial vehicles and an anti-ship cruise missile.” (abcnews.go.com 12/22/24)
“According to a statement from the Yemeni military, an operation was carried out with eight cruise missiles and 17 drones. The operation led to several key outcomes:
First, the Yemeni forces successfully shot down an F-18 aircraft, while enemy destroyers attempted to confront the Yemeni drones and missiles launched against the aircraft carrier simultaneous to the US-UK aggression against the country.
Second, the statement noted, most of the hostile aircraft retreated from Yemeni airspace to international waters in the Red Sea in an effort to defend the aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman, which was being targeted.
Third, the attack launched by the coalition on Yemeni territory failed, and the Yemeni Armed Forces marked a crucial defeat for the aggressors.
Fourth, the USS Harry S. Truman, after being subjected to multiple attacks from the missile force, naval forces, and air force, withdrew from its previous location in the Red Sea towards the northern waters.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/23/24)
“Defense Minister Israel Katz now says the leaders of the Yemeni group have made themselves targets. Taking them out will now be a top priority for the Israeli military.
‘Just as we took care of Sinwar in Gaza, Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with the heads of the Houthis in Sana’a or anywhere in Yemen,’ Katz has said in the Tuesday comments, making reference to the slain leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas.
‘We will act both against their infrastructure and against them to remove the threat,’ he pledged while inspecting an Arrow air defense system battery which just intercepted the latest Houthi missile attack.
‘The US, and also other countries, like us, see the Houthis as a threat, not only to world shipping, but also to world order,’ Netanyahu said Sunday, after the destructive Saturday attack. ‘Just as we acted forcefully against the terrorist arms of Iran’s evil axis, so we will act against the Houthis…with force, determination and sophistication,’ Netanyahu added.” (zerohedge.com 12/24/24)
“A missile fired from Yemen at central Israeli-occupied areas triggered sirens in dozens of cities and settlements, early on Wednesday.
The strike follows a series of long-range attacks conducted by the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), targeting Israeli assets in occupied Palestine. This latest strike triggered sirens in coastal city settlements and the occupied West Bank.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/24/24)
“Over 20 Israelis were injured while running to shelters early on 24 December after a Yemeni projectile targeted Tel Aviv, according to Israel’s ambulance service. The Magen David Adom ambulance service said on Tuesday that it treated more than 20 who were looking for shelter during the attack. There were no reports of injuries or damage as a result of the missile being fired toward central Israel,' it said.” (thecradle.co 12/24/24)
“The Israeli occupation launched a large-scale attack on Yemen while the leader of the Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul Malik al-Houthi, was delivering his speech.
A source told Al Mayadeen on Thursday that the Israeli aggression on Sanaa and Hodeidah targeted civilian facilities and was carried out with the US and UK's coordination and support.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent, in turn, also confirmed that the Israeli occupation's aggression targeted a gathering of travelers, including patients, at the Sanaa International Airport terminal, and also targeted airport control towers.
Significantly, sources told Al Mayadeen, that the Israeli aggression on Sanaa International Airport took place during the presence of two UN personnel in the airport: the WHO's Director and the UN's resident coordinator.
The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) are ready ‘to confront escalation with escalation,’ the Political Bureau of the Ansar Allah movement stressed on Thursday, following a series of Israeli strikes that targeted the country.
The strikes that targeted civilian infrastructure, including the Sanaa Airport, ports, and power stations, revealed the extent of ‘Israeli and American criminality,’ the Political Bureau added.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/26/24)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) carried out a top-tier military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Yafa region with a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile, spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Friday.
The missile successfully reached its target despite the enemy’s attempts to conceal it and resulted in casualties and the suspension of airport operations, Saree confirmed.
He also said that the YAF's UAV Force conducted a military operation targeting a vital Israeli site in the occupied Yafa region (Tel Aviv) using a drone, which achieved its objective successfully.
Moreover, the UAV Force carried out another operation targeting the ship Santa Ursula in the Arabian Sea east of Socotra Island using several drones, achieving a direct hit, the spokesperson confirmed.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/27/24)
“In a statement released on Saturday, spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a successful strike on the Israeli Nevatim Airbase, located in the southern region of occupied Palestine.
Saree stated that the strike, which utilized a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile, successfully hit its intended target, the Nevatim Airbase, located in the al-Naqab desert in southern Palestine.
In their second operation of the day, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced, on Saturday, that they had shot down an American MQ-9 drone with a locally made surface-to-air missile while it was carrying out hostile missions in the skies of al-Bayda Governorate.
In a statement, YAF, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, confirmed that this drone is the 13th of its kind that the Yemeni air defenses have successfully downed since the launch of the support front in defense of the Gaza Strip and Palestine.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/28/24)
“Sirens sounded across several city settlements and Israeli-occupied areas in central Palestine late on Monday, amid a Yemeni missile attack. At 11:11 AM (local time) sirens went off in Tel Aviv, Rehovot, Rishon LeZion, Holon, Bat Yam, occupied al-Ramleh, the suburb of Petach Tikva, occupied Isdud, and Beit Shemesh among other areas. Meanwhile, air traffic was halted at the Ben Gurion Airport. Shrapnel resulting from the missile attack also fell in the Beit Shemesh area, while Israeli media outlets reported that a large fragment fell in Ramat, near Tel Aviv.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/30/24)
“A US-British aggression targeted Tuesday the capital, Sanaa, amid continuous airstrikes, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Yemen reported. Our correspondent indicated that the US-British airstrikes targeted the September 21st Park, located in the northwestern part of Sanaa, which previously housed the First Armored Division.
He also noted that the aggression targeted, with eight airstrikes, a complex that includes the Ministry of Defense and military administrative offices in the Bab al-Yemen area in central Sanaa, as well as the May 22nd Military Industrial Complex in the al-Nahda neighborhood, northwest of Sanaa.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/31/24)
“The leader of the Ansar Allah movement in Yemen, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddine al-Houthi, confirmed on Thursday that the Yemeni Armed Forces launched two hypersonic ballistic missiles on Wednesday: the first was fired after dusk, while the second was launched as Israeli warplanes carried their aggression on Yemen.
In his weekly televised speech, Sayyed al-Houthi announced that one of the missiles was aimed at the Israeli Ministry of Security, timed with the Israeli airstrike on Yemen, causing significant confusion for the occupation forces and disrupting their mission.
In this context, al-Houthi stated that the enemy targeted ports in Hodeidah and two power stations in Sanaa, resulting in the martyrdom of nine civilians. However, hostility against Yemen, according to the leader, will never deter it from supporting the Palestinian people and their fighters in Gaza.” (english.alamaydeen.net 1/2/25)
“In a statement, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, detailed the operations, ‘The first operation targeted an Israeli occupation power station east of Yafa with a Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile, which struck its target with precision.’ The second operation, Saree added, involved a Yafa drone targeting a military site belonging to the Israeli occupation in the same area.
Reaffirming Yemen's readiness, Saree stated, ‘We stand fully prepared to confront any reckless aggression by American and Israeli forces or their allies.’ He emphasized Yemen's capability to ‘defend the nation, its sovereignty, and its legitimate rights with God's help.’” (english.alamaydeen.net 1/3/25)
“Houthi Media Authority deputy chairman Nasruddin Amer mocked the US missile defense system’s reported shortcomings on Friday, tweeting that ‘the most advanced American THAAD system recently deployed in occupied Palestine’ had fallen ‘into the category of failed missile defenses against the speed of Yemen’s hypersonic missile.’” (sputnikglobe.com 1/3/25)
“In a significant joint operation, the missile and UAV forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the northern Red Sea. According to the statement, two cruise missiles and four drones were deployed against the carrier as it was preparing to launch a major airstrike on Yemen. The operation reportedly succeeded in thwarting the planned attack.
The UAV forces conducted multiple strikes this afternoon and evening, targeting Israeli occupation sites. First operation: Two drones targeted a military site in the occupied area of Yafa. Second operation: A vital target in occupied Askalan was struck with a drone.” (english.almayadeen.net 1/7/25)
“Yemen, long seen as a victim of external aggression, is now rewriting the rules of engagement in West Asia. By targeting Israel and the US–UK navies with unflinching precision, Ansarallah has forced its adversaries into an unwinnable corner.” (Mohammed Moqeibel thecradle.co 1/7/25)
“US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday said it carried out precision strikes on the Houthis’ underground advanced conventional weapons storage facilities in Yemen. The airstrikes took place less than 24 hours after CENTCOM’s deputy commander met with the IDF’s deputy chief of staff, it said.
The Houthis had used the facilities to conduct attacks against US Navy vessels and merchant ships in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, CENTCOM said.
“The strikes are part of CENTCOM’s effort to degrade Iranian-backed Houthi attempts to threaten regional partners and military and merchant vessels in the region,’ it said.” (jpost.com 1/8/25)
“The Yemeni capital of Sanaa came under heavy attack as the US-UK launched their aggression while Yemen's Sabeen Square was filling up to initiate the weekly million-man marches in solidarity with Gaza.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the aggression targeted the vicinity of Sabeen Square in Sanaa, just as popular crowds were filling the area to showcase their support for the Palestinian people and Gaza Strip, against the Israeli occupation.
Moreover, the US-UK aggression launched 12 airstrikes targeting the Harf Sufyan District, in Amran Governorate. The attacks did not result in any human casualties or military damages, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported. The port of Hodeidah was also targeted with six airstrikes, Yemeni media announced.
Israeli Channel 4 also reported that following the aggression, the Israeli occupation launched an attack on Sanaa. Meanwhile, ‘Israel’s’ Kan broadcaster described the attack as the first joint and coordinated attack on Yemen by the United States and ‘Israel’.
The US military campaign against Ansar Allah in Yemen has now entered its second year. Responsible Statecraft cited new reports based on two sources in The Jerusalem Post, saying that the Trump administration may plan to escalate the conflict further. The report suggests that the Biden administration intends to intensify its bombing campaign before January 21, paving the way for Trump to escalate military actions once he assumes office.
‘Trump will not stand for having US Navy ships attacked every day by the Houthis using Iranian missiles. He will hit the Houthis harder, and he will threaten Iran that if a missile [that] Iran supplied kills an American, Iran will get hit directly,’ former Trump administration Iran envoy Elliott Abrams said.” (english.almayadeen.net 1/10/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a top-tier military operation in the Red Sea as part of their support for Gaza and its Resistance and in response to the Israeli-US-UK aggression against Yemen.
A joint operation by the missile and drone forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and a number of its accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea using a number of drones and missiles.
The engagement lasted approximately nine hours and achieved its objectives successfully, forcing the aircraft carrier to flee to the Red Sea's far north, leaving the designated area of operations, a statement issued by the Yemeni Military Media announced. This marks the fifth targeting of the aircraft carrier since its deployment in the Red Sea.” (English.almayadeen.net 1/11/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces’ missile force carried out a military operation targeting a vital Israeli site in the occupied area of Yafa (Tel Aviv) using a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile, YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Monday evening.
Additionally, the YAF's air force conducted a top-tier military operation targeting vital Israeli sites in Yafa with four drones, Saree added, confirming that the two operations successfully achieved their objectives.
Earlier on Monday, Israeli media reported that sirens sounded in several Israeli settlements and cities in the central areas of the occupied Palestinian territories following the launch of a missile from Yemen.” (english.almaydeen.net 1/13/25)
“The missile force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a qualitative military operation, targeting the so-called Ministry of Defense of the Israeli enemy in the occupied Jaffa region, with a hypersonic ballistic missile, type Palestine 2,” the Yemeni army said. ‘This is the third operation within 12 hours,’ the statement added.
Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and its surrounding areas early on Tuesday. Video footage showed the missile flying through the sky. ‘Following the sirens that sounded in a number of areas in central Israel, several attempts were made to intercept a missile that was launched from Yemen. The missile was likely intercepted,’ the Israeli army said in a statement.” (thecradle.co 1/14/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) said in a statement on 15 January that it targeted the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier and other US warships in the Red Sea.
“The missile force and the drone air force of the Yemeni Armed Forces … carried out a joint military operation targeting the American aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and a number of its warships in the northern Red Sea with a number of winged missiles and drones, during their attempt to carry out operations to target Yemen,’ the statement said.
‘This targeting of the carrier is the sixth since its arrival in the Red Sea,’ it added. Yemeni operations against Israeli maritime interests in the Red and Arabian Seas, which last year prompted the start of a violent US–UK campaign of airstrikes against Yemen, have continued.
The Yemeni army’s announcement coincides with talk of continued escalation against Yemen by Washington and Tel Aviv.
According to Al-Akhbar newspaper, ‘there are no American–Israeli intentions to stop the aggression against Yemen, after the cessation of the war in Gaza.’ The newspaper also reported that Washington has been holding talks with representatives of UAE-backed mercenary groups in the Saudi capital.” (thecradle.co 1/15/25)
“Ansarallah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi confirmed on 16 January that Yemen's military operations in support of Palestine will persist if Israel keeps massacring civilians in Gaza before a ceasefire starts on Sunday.
‘If the Israeli forces continue committing massacres in the three days leading up to the agreement’s implementation, we will persist with our military operations in support of the Palestinian people,’ Houthi said during a televised address on Thursday.
‘Our stance aligns with our Palestinian brothers. If the enemy escalates or resumes massacres, we stand ready to offer military support,’ the resistance leader stressed.” (thecradle.co 1/16/25)
“Two vital Israeli military targets were struck by Yemeni missiles in Umm al-Rashrash [Eilat], southern occupied Palestine. The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out the military operations using a Zulfiqar ballistic missile and a cruise missile, which successfully hit their targets and achieved their objectives.
The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) conducted a top-tier military operation targeting the Israeli Security Ministry in occupied Yafa [Tel Aviv] using the ballistic Zulfiqar missile. According to YAF spokesperson General Brigadier Yahya Saree, the missile accurately struck its target after the Israeli occupation's defense systems failed to intercept it.
Earlier today, the spokesperson for the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) said sirens blasted throughout Tel Aviv and its surrounding settlements after the launch of a Yemeni missile at central ‘Israel’. Israeli media also reported that sounds of explosions were heard from the West Bank after sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport.” (english.almayadeen.net 1/18/25)
“Yemen is closely monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ‘we have our finger on the trigger,’ Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the Ansar Allah movement stressed on Monday, adding that the resumption of Resistance operations is contingent on the enemy's compliance with the agreement.
In a speech, Sayyed al-Houthi described recent events in Gaza as a round of confrontation, stressing that more rounds are inevitable and emphasizing readiness to return to battle with greater strength than before.” (english.almayadeen.net 1/20/25)
“The Minister of Information in Yemen’s Sanaa government, Hashem Sharafeddine, has fired back at US President Donald Trump’s decision to reenlist the Ansarallah resistance movement as a ‘foreign terrorist organization.’
“We are on the terrorism list, then we're removed, then re-listed, then delisted again, only to be re-listed once more! This absurdity reflects the lack of direction in US policy,” the minister added.
He went on to say that ‘Sometimes, the best response to American absurdities is to ignore them” and that “the criminal US regime, a partner in Israeli terrorism, has no right to label others as terrorists.’
‘This is nothing new. The Americans have already declared war on us. Yet, we have stood strong, fought for justice, and defended our homeland and people. We will not waver in our mission.’” (thecradle.co 1/23/25)
“Yemen's Houthi movement has released the crew of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader, which it seized in November 2023 at the start of a campaign of attacks on Red Sea shipping linked to the Gaza war.
The 25 Filipinos, Mexicans, Romanians, Bulgarians and Ukrainians have been detained since Houthi fighters used a helicopter to board the Bahamas-flagged vehicle carrier as it sailed from Turkey to India.
Houthi-run Al Masirah TV said the crew had been handed over to Oman ‘in support of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza’ between Hamas and Israel, which started on Sunday.” (bbc.com 1/23/25)
“US and British vessels are cautiously returning to the Red Sea after the Yemeni army announced earlier this month that they would scale back their pro-Palestine maritime operations, Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) announced.
‘JMIC assesses that as the peace agreement progresses and vessels and infrastructure remain untargeted, improved stability is expected; however, the risk in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden remain elevated,’ JMIC said.” (thecradle.co 1/28/25)
"‘We are prepared for military intervention to counter Israeli escalation in Gaza,’ the leader of Yemen's Ansar Allah, Sayyed Abdul Malik al-Houthi, stated on Tuesday, stressing the principle of military, media, and political support for the Palestinian people.
Speaking on the anniversary of the ‘humiliating’ withdrawal of US Marines from Sanaa, al-Houthi affirmed that the ‘day after’ in the Gaza Strip was a victory for the Palestinian Resistance.
Regarding his nation, the Yemeni leader said the Americans sought to destroy Yemen and take over its control in a way that serves their interests. ‘The American agenda in the region is destructive and catastrophic,’ he warned, adding that the United States handles the Arab and Islamic worlds with greed and resentment, particularly as its approach endangers all those countries ‘without any exception.’” (english.almayadeen.net 2/11/25)
“US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza has dashed hopes of a return to the Red Sea shipping route after more than a year of disruption, The Financial Times (FT) reported on 11 February.
According to shipping executives, Trump’s shocking announcement has raised fears that the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) could renew its threat against US and UK commercial ships crossing the Red Sea. Trump announced this week that he would ‘clean out’ Gaza of its roughly 2 million Palestinian inhabitants so the US can ‘buy and own’ the devasted strip.
Jan Rindbo, chief executive of commodities shipping group Norden, told FT that Trump’s plan added ‘to this picture of turmoil and tension in the Middle East, and that could prolong the Red Sea issue.’ The announcement increased ‘the risk that the Houthis [Yemen] are not just going to sit tight,’ Rindbo went on to say.” (thecradle.co 2/12/25)
“Yemen will intervene militarily to prevent US President Donald Trump's plan to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their homeland, the leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, threatened on Thursday, adding that the country is acting within its duty and that it will not remain a bystander.
He described Trump as a ‘criminal accustomed to making statements that resemble nonsense and buffoonery,’ adding that ‘his plan is more akin to a joke’ and naive rhetoric coming from the leader of a country ‘that presents itself as a civilized nation under false pretenses.’” (english.almayadeen.net 2/13/25)
“The US formally re-designated Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement as a ‘foreign terrorist organization,’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on 4 March. The move imposes harsher economic penalties on Yemen's ruling faction, which heads the National Salvation Government (NSG) in Sanaa and controls most of Yemen's populated regions.
Weeks after the start of the US–Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza in October 2023, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) led by Ansarallah launched a sustained blockade on Israeli, US, and British ships transiting the Red Sea, demanding an end to the mass killing of Palestinians. Yemeni military actions extended as far as the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, with attacks reaching US and EU warships and deep inside Tel Aviv.” (thecradle.co 3/4/25)
“The leader of Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, announced on 7 March a four-day grace period for Israel to resume ceasefire talks and lift its blockade on humanitarian aid for Gaza, threatening to resume Sanaa's naval operations against Israeli-linked ships.
‘We meet the siege with a siege,’ Houthi emphasized, adding that Yemen ‘cannot stand by and watch the Israeli enemy’s aggressive approach in starving the Palestinian people in Gaza.’” (thecradle.co 3/8/25)
"Only hours separate us from announcing the closure of the sea to Zionist navigation if the efforts of the mediators fail to pressure the Zionist enemy to adhere to the agreement and lift the siege on Gaza.” (Deputy Head of Ansar Allah's Media Authority Nasruddin Amer on X 3/11/25)
“The leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, declared on Wednesday that the resumption of the ban on Israeli navigation in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden—enforced as of Tuesday—is aimed at countering the Israeli occupation’s aggressive policies in the region. Sayyed Al-Houthi emphasized that any Israeli vessel entering these waters would be targeted as part of the announced operations.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/12/25)
“An aggression targeted Yemen, striking the capital Sanaa several times on Saturday following the reinstatement of Yemen's ban on Israeli ships passing through designated areas. Several air raids launched by the US-UK coalition of aggression targeted a residential neighborhood in the Sha'ub district, north of the capital, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.
US military sources revealed that US warplanes took off from the aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea to launch raids on Yemeni sites. Officials in Washington and the Middle East were bracing on Saturday for a counterattack by Yemen's Ansar Allah.
An updated toll showed that nearly 50 civilians were killed or injured in the US-UK aggression on the governorates of Sanaa and Saada. At least 25 civilians were martyred across Yemen and another 23 were injured in the strikes, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.”(english.almayadeen.net 3/15/25)
“Yemen’s Houthis have said they have retaliated after vowing to ‘meet escalation with escalation’ following the United States air strikes against the group that killed at least 31 people on Saturday.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said on Sunday that the group targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and its warships with 18 ballistic and cruise missiles and a drone, state TV Al Masirah reported. The US has not yet responded to the Houthis’ claim.” (aljazeera.com 3/16/25)
“Yemeni Ansar Allah leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi denounced the latest US airstrikes on Yemen, describing them as a ‘brutal and unjust aggression’ aimed at ‘supporting the Israeli enemy.’
In a televised speech on Sunday evening, Sayyed al-Houthi stated, ‘The American enemy has launched a new attack on our country. This is a blatant and oppressive act of aggression, and its primary goal is to provide direct support to the Zionist regime.’” (english.almayadeen.net 3/16/25)
“‘For the second time within 24 hours, the American aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman was targeted in the northern Red Sea with a number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones in a clash that lasted for several hours,’ the YAF said in a statement early on 17 March.
The army said it ‘succeeded in thwarting a hostile attack that the enemy was preparing to launch against our country,’ adding that ‘its warplanes were forced to return from where they had taken off after a number of missiles and drones were launched at the aircraft carrier and a number of its warships.’” (thecradle.co 3/17/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced Tuesday that the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman has been targeted in the northern Red Sea with two cruise missiles and two drones. American aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman ‘was targeted in the northern Red Sea with two cruise missiles and two drones,’ Saree said, adding, ‘A US destroyer was attacked with a cruise missile and four drones.’
Saree pointed out that the aforementioned targeting was ‘the third in the past 48 hours, and the enemy was struck by a state of confusion, which prompted many of its warships to retreat towards the northern Red Sea region, and an air attack that was being prepared against our country was thwarted.’” (english.almayadeen.net 3/17/25)
“Yemen will not scale back its operations against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to US military pressure or appeals from allies such as Iran, the Foreign Minister in the Sanaa-based government, Jamal Amer, told Reuters on Monday.
His remarks came after the US launched an aggression with a series of strikes on Yemeni territory after the Yemeni Armed Forces announced last week that they were resuming attacks on Red Sea shipping in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza. US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he would hold Iran accountable for any attacks carried out by Yemen.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/18/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) launched a ballistic missile toward Israel, triggering rocket sirens to sound across the northern Negev on the evening of March 18. The Israeli military said it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen before it crossed into Israeli territory. Sirens blared in Beersheba, Merhav Am, Nevatim, and Revivim, among other locations.
On Monday, the foreign minister of Yemen's National Salvation Government said in an interview with Reuters that the YAF will not ‘dial down’ their military operations targeting Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to threats from the US military or pressure from its ally Iran.” (thecradle.co 3/18/25)
“Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv early on 20 March, marking its second attack on Israel since the resumption of all-out war on the Gaza Strip, which has killed over 700 people since the start of the week. The YAF also carried out its fifth operation targeting the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, following several new US attacks on Yemen.
‘The YAF missile force carried out a military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Jaffa region with a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile. This operation successfully achieved its goal,’ the YAF said in a statement.
Brigadier General Yahaya Saree, the spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), announced early on Friday that the YAF's Rocket Force had fired a hypersonic ballistic missile at an Israeli military site located in southern occupied Yafa (Tel Aviv). Saree underscored that this was the second operation conducted by the YAF against Israeli targets in the past 24 hours. It is also the third overall, since the Israeli regime renewed its aggression on Gaza.” (thecradle.co 3/20/25)
“The US renewed its airstrikes on Yemeni cities Friday, targeting the al-Tuhayta District in the Hodeidah governorate, located along the Red Sea in southwestern Yemen, and the al-Asayid district in Saada governorate in the north, according to Al Mayadeen's correspondent. In Hodeidah, US aircraft carried out six airstrikes on the al-Tuhayta District, while multiple raids targeted the Saada governorate.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/21/25)
“The Pentagon approved plans to send the USS Carl S. Vinson aircraft carrier to the Middle East, Al-Monitor reported, as the US continues to attack Yemen and President Donald Trump threatens Iran with military action.
The Vinson is set to join the USS Harry S. Truman strike group, which has been involved in the campaign against Yemeni operations in the Red Sea and was expected to return to port at the end of the month. Likewise, Hegseth extended the Truman’s deployment in the region for an additional month.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/22/25)
“Saree emphasized that Ben Gurion Airport is no longer safe for air traffic, warning that it will remain a target until the Israeli war on Gaza ends. Sounds of interceptor missile explosions were heard across central areas and occupied al-Quds. Israeli media reported a temporary suspension of air traffic at the main Ben Gurion Airport.
The United States has continued its aggression on Yemen by striking several locations in the country on Saturday night. US warplanes targeted the Hodeidah International Airport in 3 separate airstrikes, in addition to the Al-Manzar area, south of the coastal city of Hodeidah in western Yemen, while 5 airstrikes targeted the Manzar directorate in northeastern Yemen. This closely follows a renewal of the US-led aggression on Yemen, ramping up its attacks in various parts of the country. (english.almayadeen.net 3/23/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces' (YAF) Rocket Force launched a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile at the Israeli Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Yafa (Tel Aviv), spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Sunday.
Air activity at Ben Gurion Airport was completely halted amid the sounding of sirens as a result of a missile launch from Yemen on Sunday morning, Israeli Channel 12 reported.
Sirens had blared in central occupied Palestine, including Tel Aviv and occupied al-Quds, according to the Israeli military, which claimed that the missile was intercepted. However, Saree affirmed that the operation successfully hit its target, causing air traffic at the airport to halt for more than half an hour.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/23/25)
“US attacks over the past three days on multiple areas in Yemen have killed eight children and displaced civilians, particularly in the coastal city of Hodeidah, the United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) said, warning that Western coastal areas are ‘on the verge of a catastrophe’ due to malnutrition.
Peter Hawkins, UNICEF’s representative in Yemen: ‘We've seen figures of 33% severe and acute malnutrition in certain areas. Especially on the west coast, in Hodeidah it is on the verge of a catastrophe...where thousands will die,’ Hawkins told reporters in Geneva via video link in Sanaa.
He confirmed that eight children have been killed in the latest airstrikes on northern Yemen, emphasizing that these attacks have had a direct impact on the people living near the targeted areas.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/25/25)
“US warplanes launched around two dozen airstrikes on several areas of northern Yemen late on 25 March, Yemeni media outlets reported. ‘The American aggression launched 17 airstrikes on Saada Governorate last night,’ a correspondent for Al-Masirah TV reported on Wednesday, adding that the US also hit the Sufyan district with two airstrikes.
At least five US airstrikes also targeted the Sahar district in Saada. Earlier on Tuesday, US airstrikes targeted the Al-Rasool al-Azam cancer hospital in Saada, marking the second attack on the oncology center in just a few days.
‘The American aggression targeted the hospital for the second time, leading to its destruction. This comes just days after the same hospital was hit by multiple airstrikes,’ a security source told SABA news agency.” (thecradle.co 3/26/25)
“US warplanes carried out at least 15 air raids on the southern and northeastern regions of Yemen's capital late on March 26, including airstrikes in the vicinity of Sanaa International Airport.
Washington and London have been relentlessly bombing Yemen over the past several days, killing dozens, including women and children, in an attempt to stop Sanaa's military operations against Israel.” (thecradle.co 3/27/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have launched a series of military strikes targeting Israeli and US assets, including Ben Gurion Airport and enemy warships in the Red Sea, according to a statement by the Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree.
Saree announced that Yemeni forces successfully struck Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Yafa with a Zulfiqar ballistic missile, while a Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile hit a military target in the southern part of the area. Both operations achieved their objectives, as per the YAF spokesperson.
In a significant escalation, Yemeni forces also carried out a joint military operation in the Red Sea, targeting US and allied naval forces, including the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. The attack involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/27/25)
“US warplanes conducted at least 17 airstrikes on the Tahrir and Qiyada districts of the Yemeni capital late on 27 March, targeting residential neighborhoods and Sanaa International Airport for the second night in a row.
Airstrikes were also reported in Al-Luhayyah District in Hodeidah governorate and Al-Jawf Governorate. According to local reports, the US-led attacks left several Yemenis wounded and caused material damage to homes and shops in Sanaa and other cities.” (thecradle.co 3/28/25)
“United States air strikes have hit more than 40 locations across Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen, including in the capital, Sanaa, according to local media affiliated with the rebel group.
Multiple residential homes and shops were damaged in the US attacks before dawn on Friday in the provinces of Saada, Marib, al-Jawf and Hodeidah, reported the Houthi-linked Al Masirah broadcaster.” (aljazeera.com 3/28/25)
“Ansarallah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declared on 28 March that the ongoing US aggression against Yemen will not succeed in forcing the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) to halt its operations in support of Palestine.
‘The US escalation aims to isolate the Palestinian people, pressure those who support their cause, including Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and even South Africa, and silence humanitarian voices in the US and Europe under the pretext of anti-Semitism,’ Houthi said during a televised speech commemorating International Quds Day.
‘The US and Israeli enemies commit genocide against children and women, killing infants even in hospital nurseries, and regard humans like animals, the leader of the Ansarallah resistance movement added.” (thecradle.co 3/29/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces' (YAF) Air Defense Force successfully downed a United States MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced early Tuesday.
Amid ongoing US aggression against Yemen, which has resulted in dozens of civilian casualties, the YAF targeted the hostile drone over Marib governorate using a domestically manufactured surface-to-air missile, Saree stated. The strike marks the 16th confirmed downing of an MQ-9 UAV by the YAF since the Israeli aggression on Gaza began in late 2023.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/31/25)
“US aircraft launched a series of fresh airstrikes on several locations in Yemen on Tuesday evening. The strikes targeted the Water Authority building in al-Mansuriyah district, southeast of Hodeidah province, killing two and injuring several others among the institution’s staff, in addition to other areas east of the district, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.
The airstrikes also targeted the Washhah area in the Hajjah province, in the northwest of Yemen. Our correspondent said that US aircraft targeted a healthcare center and a school in the area. Moreover, the US renewed airstrikes on the coastal city of Hodeidah, located on the Red Sea, in western Yemen.
Additionally, US aircraft carried out repeated airstrikes on the Saadah province in northern Yemen, causing material damage, but no precise human casualties have been reported so far.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/1/25)
“The US forces renewed their aggression on Yemeni territory on Wednesday, targeting eastern Saada in northern Yemen with a series of airstrikes, Al Mayadeen’s correspondent reported.
The US carried out 15 airstrikes on various areas southeast of Saada city, followed by two more airstrikes targeting the southeastern outskirts of the city.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/2/25)
“The Yemeni army announced on 2 April that it targeted the USS Harry S. Truman and other US warships in the Red Sea, in response to Washington’s daily attacks against Yemen.
‘In response to the US aggression against our country, the naval forces, missile forces, and drone air forces of our armed forces targeted enemy warships in the Red Sea, led by the US aircraft carrier Truman, with a number of cruise missiles and drones,’ the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) said in a statement early on Wednesday.
It was the third operation against the USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships in 24 hours, according to the statement.” (thecradle.co 4/3/25)
“Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces, stated that their air defenses had successfully intercepted the American aircraft with a domestically produced surface-to-air missile, marking the second such downing in 72 hours and the 17th since the launch of the ‘Promised Conquest and Sacred Struggle’ campaign in solidarity with Gaza.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/3/25)
“The Pentagon has spent $200 million in ammunition in just three weeks during Operation Rough Rider against Houthi rebels, officials say.
This week, President Trump said Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen had been ‘decimated by the relentless strikes’ he ordered on March 15. However, the Pentagon and the military privately tell Congress and allied countries this.
In closed briefings in recent days, Pentagon officials acknowledged that progress in destroying the Houthis' vast, mostly underground arsenal of missiles, drones and launchers had been limited, congressional aides and allies said.
Officials familiar with the confidential damage assessment say the bombings have consistently been more powerful than those carried out by the Biden administration and far larger than what the Defense Department has described publicly.” (nytimes.com 4/4/25)
“Four civilians were killed, and 16 others have been injured, including women and children, in a preliminary toll of the US aggression targeting a house in the Shaab al-Hafa area in the Shaoub district, northeast of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, the Health Ministry reported on Sunday.
On Thursday, Ministry spokesman al-Asbahi announced that at least 92 civilians have been killed and 165 others wounded in US airstrikes on Yemen since mid-March.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/6/25)
“New satellite imagery captured on 5 April shows the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier entering the Indian Ocean, signaling Washington's escalating military build-up in the region as part of its war on Yemen and ahead of a possible attack on Iran.
The USS Carl Vinson, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier named in honor of US Congressman Carl Vinson of Georgia, was originally deployed in the western Pacific. It is now the second US aircraft carrier in West Asia, joining the USS Harry S. Truman. Last week, the US also deployed a fleet of B-2 Bombers to its base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.” (thecradle.co 4/7/25)
“There are more and more signs that without a ground operation, the bombing of the Houthis in Yemen will be of no use. But the problem is that in March 2015, the Saudi-led Arab coalition forces already invaded Yemen under the pretext of returning power to the internationally recognized government in Sanaa - and were largely unsuccessful.
The Yemen war then showed how geography, lack of infrastructure and a persistent guerrilla model can nullify even the most technically equipped coalition. Especially if that coalition is a hodgepodge of conflicting interests and overheated expectations.” (Military Chronicle 4/7/25)
“The US signaled on 7 April that it is planning to step up its violent campaign of airstrikes on Yemen, which have killed dozens since last month, including women and children.
‘It's been a bad three weeks for the Houthis, and it's about to get worse,’ US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday in the Oval Office, while seated near US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
‘It's been a devastating campaign, whether it's underground facilities, weapons manufacturing, bunkers, troops in the open-air defense assets – we are not going to relent, and it's only to get more unrelenting until the Houthis declare they will stop shooting at our ships,’ Hegseth added.
Trump said following the meetings with Netanyahu and the defense secretary that ‘We've put a major hurt on the Houthis, which nobody's been able to do.’” (thecradle.co 4/8/25)
“The US-led aggression on Yemen targeted several locations with airstrikes on Tuesday, killing several people as rescue missions continue to extract people from under the rubble.
A US airstrike on a residential area in the al-Hawak district in Hodeidah killed four people and injured 16 others, according to a preliminary toll, with the Yemeni Ministry of Health stating that some casualties are still trapped under the rubble as rescue operations are underway.
Local sources told Al Mayadeen that four families are still under the rubble and debris of the US-led aggression on the residential neighborhood in al-Hawak District.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/8/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces have documented the wreckage of a US MQ-9 drone that was shot down over Al-Jawf province on Wednesday, according to footage released by the Yemeni Military Media.
The Military Media also shared updated figures regarding US drones of this type that have been downed across various provinces, revealing that Yemeni forces have brought down 22 MQ-9 drones in total. Of these, 18 were downed during the ‘Promised Conquest and Sacred Jihad’ campaign in support of Gaza.
Saree stated that this marks the third US MQ-9 drone shot down within the past 10 days. He stressed that the ongoing operations come in direct response to continuous US aggression against Yemen and reaffirmed that Yemeni forces remain committed to supporting Gaza through their military operations.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/9/25)
“The US military is becoming ‘increasingly concerned’ that it will soon need to relocate long-range precision munitions from the Asia-Pacific region, due to the large amounts of weaponry Washington is burning through in its war on Yemen, according to the New York Times (NYT).
Washington is particularly concerned that US readiness for a potential conflict with China is being harmed by the campaign against Yemen. The USS Harry S. Truman, which is being targeted constantly by the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) in the Red Sea, is now being joined by the USS Carl Vinson, which was previously deployed in the western Pacific.” (thecradle.co 4/9/25)
“Ansarallah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declared on 10 April that Washington's war on Yemen ‘will not be able’ to weaken the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) and is instead 'contributing to their further development.’
‘The American enemy will not be able to destroy our military capabilities, our support for Gaza, or prevent us from targeting Israeli maritime navigation. Rather, we will escalate further, and we are constantly developing our military capabilities,’ the Yemeni resistance leader said during a televised speech.” (thecradle.co 4/10/25)
“In a continuation of the United States’ unwavering support for the Israeli occupation amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza, US warplanes launched a new round of aggression against Yemen on Friday evening, targeting the capital Sanaa, as well as the provinces of Marib and Hodeidah.
According to local reports, three US airstrikes struck the Bani Hushaysh district northeast of Sanaa, while Wadi Al-Ajbar in Sanhan district, south of the capital, was also targeted.
In Marib, located northeast of Sanaa, US warplanes carried out 11 strikes, 10 on al-Abdiyah district and one on Majzar district, completely destroying a residential home. Meanwhile, in the Western province of Hodeidah, two airstrikes targeted a telecommunications network in the area of Bur’a, an Al Mayadeen correspondent reported.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/10/25)
“United States warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes across central and northern Yemen late on Saturday, hitting targets in the governorates of al-Bayda and Saada.
According to Al Mayadeen's correspondent, five airstrikes struck the vocational institute in the al-Sawma'ah District, located east of al-Bayda Governorate. The strikes reportedly caused significant damage to the facility, which serves as a key educational and training center in the region.
In a separate assault, three US airstrikes targeted the al-Sahleen area in the al-Salem subdistrict of Kitaf District, situated east of Saada Governorate. The area lies near Yemen’s northern frontier, a region frequently targeted in the ongoing US aggression.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/12/25)
“Yemen’s Ministry of Health announced that ongoing US airstrikes across the country have resulted in 338 civilian casualties, including women and children, since mid-March. According to Health Ministry spokesperson Anis al-Asbahi, 117 people have been killed and 221 others injured in the strikes, particularly since March 16.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/13/25)
“The Missile Unit of the Yemeni Armed Forces has carried out a top-tier military operation against Israeli targets inside occupied Palestinian territories, spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Sunday evening.
Saree mentioned that the operation involved two ballistic missiles—one of them a hypersonic missile of the type Palestine 2, which targeted the Sdot Micha base in the occupied area east of Isdud. This base is used for launching Jericho missiles and houses Arrow missile batteries.
The second missile, of the Zulfiqar type, targeted Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied city of Yafa, he added. Additionally, the YAF's UAV Unit carried out a military operation targeting a vital Israeli installation in the occupied area of Askalan using an unmanned aerial vehicle, Saree indicated.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/14/25)
“With US support, UAE proxy militias in Yemen are planning a ground offensive to take the port city of Hodeidah from the Ansarallah-led Yemeni government and armed forces, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on 15 April, in a move that would reignite the country’s devastating civil war.
‘Private American security contractors provided advice to the Yemeni factions on a potential ground operation, people involved in the planning said. The United Arab Emirates, which supports these factions, raised the plan with American officials in recent weeks,’ the WSJ wrote. The ground offensive seeks to take advantage of the recent US bombing campaign targeting the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF).” (thecradle.co 4/15/25)
“The United States launched a new wave of airstrikes on Wednesday, targeting multiple locations in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and surrounding areas. The attacks are part of an ongoing military campaign that has intensified since mid-March.
According to an Al Mayadeen correspondent, US warplanes carried out 14 air raids on the al-Hafa area in the al-Sabeen district of Sana'a. Aircraft continued to hover over the city throughout the day.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/16/25)
“The Saudi military launched missile and artillery attacks on border areas in Yemen’s Saada governorate on 16 April, according to a report by Al-Masirah TV.
No civilian casualties were reported following the Saudi attack on the historic Ansarallah stronghold. The attack came a few hours after US warplanes launched multiple airstrikes on Saada’s Majz district and the Mefaa Anas district in Dhamar governorate.
On Tuesday, US warplanes launched over 25 airstrikes on the governorates of Al-Bayda, Hodeidah, Amran, and Saada.” (thecradle.co 4/16/25)
“The death toll from the US bombing of the Ras Isa oil facility has risen to 33 killed and 80 wounded, according to local media.” (Pepe Escobar 4/17/25)
“Ansarallah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said on 17 April that US forces have carried out 900 airstrikes against Yemen since resuming Washington's illegal war in mid-March, while the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) launched 78 missile and drone attacks against Israel and a US aircraft carrier in the Red Sea during the same period.”(thecradle.co 4/17/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced on 18 April that it targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with a Zulfiqar ballistic missile, along with attacks on both the USS Harry S. Truman and the USS Carl Vinson in the Red Sea, just hours after US airstrikes killed at least 74 Yemenis in Hodeidah Governorate.
‘Our air defenses successfully shot down an American MQ-9 drone while carrying out hostile actions in the airspace of Sanaa Governorate, using a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile,’ Saree added, highlighting that this is the fifth advanced US drone to be downed by the YAF in three weeks and the 20th in total since Washington launched its illegal war on Yemen.” (thecradle.co 4/18/25)
“The YAF said its drones ‘targeted a vital Israeli enemy target in the occupied Ashkelon region with a Yaffa drone,’ and a ‘military target of the Israeli enemy in the Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat) region in southern occupied Palestine with a Sammad 1 drone.’
The Yemeni army also said it targeted ‘the US aircraft carrier Truman and its affiliated units in the northern Red Sea, using two cruise missiles and two drones,’ as well as ‘the US aircraft carrier Vinson and its warships in the Arabian Sea, using three cruise missiles and four drones.’” (thecradle.co 4/21/25)
“The YAF's Missile Force carried out a top-tier military operation targeting a vital Israeli site in the occupied Haifa area using a hypersonic ballistic missile, spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree said.
He confirmed that the missile successfully reached its target and that the Israeli interception systems failed to stop it, adding that the strike caused widespread fear and panic among settlers, with more than two million Israelis reportedly rushing to shelters.
Meanwhile, the YAF's UAV Unit carried out another military operation, attacking another vital Israeli site in the occupied Palestinian city of Yafa (Tel Aviv) with a drone of the Yafa type, the spokesperson added.
A series of US airstrikes targeted al-Tuhayat district in southern al-Hudaydah province, western Yemen, on Wednesday evening, an Al Mayadeen correspondent reported.
On Tuesday, US warplanes launched strikes on al-Salim district in Saada, in northern Yemen. The attacks also extended westward to Kamaran Island, part of al-Hudaydah province in the Red Sea, and al-Salif district in al-Hudaydah. Earlier that same day, at dawn, the US carried out attacks on the capital Sanaa, as well as the provinces of Marib and al-Hudaydah, in a fresh escalation of air raids.
Overnight, US aircraft targeted the northern part of the city of Saada with three strikes. Our correspondent reported that in total, nine strikes targeted the province. Another six strikes targeted areas east of Mount Naqam in Sanaa.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/23/25)
“Yemeni Armed Forces have shot down seven US Reaper drones in less than six weeks, causing losses exceeding $200 million for the US amid its intensified aggression against Yemen, The Associated Press reports.
Citing defense officials, the US news agency stated on Friday that three of the drones were brought down in the past week alone, reflecting an enhanced capability by YAF to intercept unmanned aircraft flying over their territory.
These advanced drones, manufactured by General Atomics, cost approximately $30 million each and typically operate at altitudes exceeding 40,000 feet (12,100 meters).” (english.almayadeen.net 4/25/25)
“Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Sanaa said that US aircraft carried out three airstrikes on the seized Israeli ship Galaxy Leader.
The vessel was initially detained on November 19, 2023, as part of Yemen's efforts to support Gaza in the war waged by the Israeli occupation. On January 22, Yemeni authorities released the crew of the ship following communication with Hamas and efforts facilitated by Oman.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/26/25)
“According to local sources, US aircraft bombed a detention center building for illegal African migrants inside the Saada Correctional Facility, leaving dozens dead and injured.
A local source told Al Mayadeen, ‘We are witnessing a new massacre in Saada, a testament to the level of American criminality, its confusion, and its great failure.’ The source emphasized the scale of destruction and loss caused by this latest attack. Before the attack on Saada, US airstrikes on Yemen targeted the Bart al-Anan district in al-Jawf governorate with four consecutive raids.
“‘‘USS Harry S. Truman lost an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 136 and a tow tractor as the aircraft carrier operated in the Red Sea, April 28. All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury.’
The fighter jet reportedly fell overboard after the move crew lost control while towing the aircraft within the hangar of the carrier. The USS Harry Truman accident has raised concerns about operational safety during intense Red Sea US military operations.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/28/25)
“In a statement issued on Wednesday, Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced a significant escalation in Yemen's ongoing defense campaign, confirming that the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a precision drone operation targeting the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and its escort warships in the Arabian Sea.
'‘We carried out a military operation targeting the US aircraft carrier Vinson and several of its accompanying warships in the Arabian Sea,’ the spokesman declared.
‘The operation against the Vinson and its escort vessels was executed using multiple drones.’ The bold move came just one day after what Saree described as a victorious confrontation with another US carrier group.
‘The targeting of the Vinson came 24 hours after the blessed operation that forced the US aircraft carrier Truman to retreat,’ he stated. ‘The blessed operation forced Truman to withdraw to the far northern Red Sea toward the Suez Canal.’
‘Among the results of the blessed operation against Truman was the downing of an F-18 fighter jet and the foiling of an aerial attack the enemy had begun executing against our country.’
‘Another outcome of the blessed operation was the pursuit of the Truman with missiles and drones all the way to the far north of the Red Sea. We carried out a dual military operation targeting vital and military sites of the Israeli enemy in the occupied Yafa area using three Yafa-type drones,’ he said. ‘We also carried out a military operation against a vital target of the Israeli enemy in the occupied Ashkelon area using a 'Yafa'-type drone.’” (english.almayadeen.net 4/30/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced the successful launch of a hypersonic ballistic missile targeting the Ramat David Airbase, located east of the occupied city of Haifa.
The missile reportedly penetrated Israel’s air defenses and struck the military airbase, highlighting the effectiveness of Yemen’s growing missile capabilities. Saree emphasized that the operation comes in response to the genocide being committed against the Palestinian people in Gaza, with full backing from the United States.” (english.amayadeen.net 5/2/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced Saturday that they carried out a military operation targeting an Israeli occupation military site in the southern region of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area. The attack was conducted using a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile.” (english.almayadeen.net 5/3/25)
“Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported on 4 May that the Israeli army is preparing for a wide-scale military response following the ballistic missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport carried out by the Ansarallah-led Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF).
‘The attack on Ben Gurion Airport has removed all restrictions from our perspective,’ a senior government official stated. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz added, ‘Whoever harms us will be harmed sevenfold.’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he would hold an emergency security consultation at 3:00 PM in light of the attack, Channel 13 reported. Yemeni military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said in a video statement that the YAF fired a hypersonic ballistic missile at the airport, and renewed the armed forces' warning to international airlines that the airport is not safe.” (thecradle.co 5/4/25)
“A wave of global airline announcements has followed the suspension or cancellation of flights to the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, especially after the airport was reportedly targeted by a hypersonic ballistic missile launched from Yemen, according to Israeli media.
Air India, Germany’s Lufthansa Group, British Airways, US-based Delta Air Lines, and Hungary’s Wizz Air all announced the suspension of their flights for varying periods throughout the month.” (english.almayadeen.net 5/5/25)
“Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has reported that Houthi-affiliated media has said a total of nine sites have been hit in Hodeidah.
Israeli media has reported both at least 30 Israeli fighter jets were involved in strikes on Yemen, which come a day after the Houthis attacked the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, with a missile landing near the facility.
A senior US official has said the raids were being carried out in coordination with the US. Al Jazeera could not immediately confirm that information.” (aljazeeera.com 5/5/25)
“Heavy Israeli airstrikes struck Sanaa International Airport and other critical infrastructure in the Yemeni capital on 6 May, as Tel Aviv declared its forces had 'completely disabled’ the country's main civilian airfield.
According to local reports, the Israeli aggression also targeted two power stations located north of Sanaa and another one south of the capital. Large fires broke out in the Yemeni capital following Tuesday's airstrikes.
Officials in Tel Aviv claim Sanaa International Airport was used by the Ansarallah-led Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) ‘for transferring weapons and operatives.’” (thecradle.co 5/6/25)
"A newly announced ceasefire between the US and Yemen, mediated by Oman, will not extend to the cessation of attacks on Israel, according to Ansar Allah. The announcement follows months of escalating tension in the Red Sea region and the intensification of US military operations under Operation Rough Rider.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would immediately stop bombing Ansar Allah positions in Yemen, claiming the group had agreed to halt attacks on US naval assets, and Oman confirmed it had brokered the deal.
However, Ansar Allah made clear the agreement was limited in scope, stressing that ‘The agreement does not include Israel in any way, shape or form,’ said Mohammed Abdulsalam, the group’s chief negotiator, in comments to Reuters.”(english.almayadeen.net 5/7/25)
“Yahya Saree announced the YAF Navy and UAV Unit carried out a top-tier military operation targeting the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and several of its accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea, using a ballistic missile and several drones.
As a result of the operation, the YAF thwarted an airstrike that the US forces were preparing to carry out against Yemen, Saree revealed. He added that an American F-18 aircraft crashed ‘due to the confusion and panic the enemy experienced during the targeting operation.’ Saree also mentioned that the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier fled to the far northern Red Sea in light of the military operation.” (english.almayadeen.net 5/7/25)
“‘Our country has resumed its full stance – militarily, officially, and popularly – to support the Palestinian people since the resumption of the genocide,’ Houthi said, emphasizing that the Yemeni position is ‘firm and comprehensive regarding support, whether through bombing deep inside occupied Palestine or the ban on Israeli ships.’
His statement comes two days after US President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement ending Washington's unconstitutional war against Yemen in an Omani-mediated truce deal that omits Israel.
‘The escalation of US aggression did not affect our military capabilities, did not stop operations, and did not affect popular will in any way,’ Houthi stated on Thursday, revealing that, since mid-March, the US bombed Yemen over 1,712 times.
He also confirmed that the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) is fully prepared ‘to confront any new round of US aggression.’” (thecradle.co 5/8/25)
“When he approved a campaign to reopen shipping in the Red Sea by bombing the Houthi militant group into submission, President Trump wanted to see results within 30 days of the initial strikes two months ago.
By Day 31, Mr. Trump, ever leery of drawn-out military entanglements in the Middle East, demanded a progress report, according to administration officials.
But the results were not there. The United States had not even established air superiority over the Houthis. Instead, what was emerging after 30 days of a stepped-up campaign against the Yemeni group was another expensive but inconclusive American military engagement in the region.” (nytimes.com 5/12/25)
“Ansar Allah has made it clear they will continue targeting Israel. As international pressure mounts on shipping firms to return to Red Sea routes, some may opt to bypass Israeli ports altogether to avoid confrontation, bringing the specter of a real economic blockade closer than ever.
Donald Trump’s unexpected decision to broker a truce with Yemen’s Ansar Allah has taken Israeli officials by surprise, highlighting a growing strategic rift between Israel and the US, a new report by Globes argues. The crux of the issue lies not in a lack of pro-Israel voices within Trump’s administration but in the stark reality that US policy under Trump remains firmly grounded in the “America First” approach.
From Washington’s perspective, the Ansar Allah threat, as per the report, is primarily about commercial disruption, particularly attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea that have rerouted global trade and harmed supply chains.” (enlgish.almayadeen.net 5/13/25)
“Though details remain limited, the Houthis got worryingly close to downing a U.S. F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and reportedly several American F-16 Vipers, during a surge in airstrikes on targets in Yemen this spring. Houthi air defense capabilities are largely rudimentary, but this also makes them a unique and vexing challenge for American combat aircraft. Made up of mainly mobile systems, they can appear virtually anywhere, disrupting carefully laid mission plans. Many of them are also improvised, leveraging non-traditional passive infrared sensors and jury-rigged air-to-air missiles that provide little to no early warning of a threat, let alone an incoming attack.” (twz.com 5/14/25)
“Israeli warplanes heavily bombed the Yemeni ports of Hodeidah, Ras Issa, and Al-Salif on 16 May, targeting critical infrastructure on the western coast of the country.
Reports in Hebrew media indicate dozens of Israeli planes participated in the strikes, including fighter jets, refuelers, and spy planes.
‘As we said, if the Houthis continue to fire missiles on Israel, they will suffer painful blows, and we will also strike the heads of terror just as we did to Deif and the Sinwars in Gaza, to Nasrallah in Beirut and Haniyeh in Tehran,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said via social media following the attacks.
‘We will hunt down and eliminate Abdul Malik al-Houthi in Yemen as well. We will defend ourselves by our own strength against any enemy,’ Katz added.” (thecradle.co 5/16/25)
“Israeli Channel 12 has confirmed that Yemen may be pressuring Israel toward reaching an agreement to end the war on the Gaza Strip and secure the return of Israeli captives. This development comes amid Sanaa’s unwavering support for Gaza and its continued enforcement of a blockade against the occupation.
The channel urged the Israeli occupation government to halt its military campaign in Gaza, warning that the country is ‘paying a very high price.’ It also called for establishing an official commission of inquiry to help ‘prevent another October 7.’
Regarding Yemen’s efforts to impose a no-fly zone over Israel, Channel 12 remarked, ‘One Yemeni missile per week is enough to see what happens to Ben Gurion Airport.’” (english.almayadeen.net 5/17/25)
“A high-ranking Yemeni source warned international airlines against resuming flights to Ben Gurion Airport, stressing that any such move would ignore explicit warnings issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces.
Speaking exclusively to Al Mayadeen, the source stated that companies seeking to restore routes to the Israeli airport should ‘change their destinations and pay close attention to the warnings from the Yemeni army.’ The source emphasized that the Yemeni military remains committed to enforcing an aerial blockade on the Israeli occupation, not merely targeting Ben Gurion Airport.
The source further noted that the trajectory of Yemeni missiles and drones toward Ben Gurion and across the occupation’s airspace is ‘a steady and intensifying course,’ adding that the regular breaches of Israeli airspace are ‘not incidental.’” (english.almayadeen.net 5/18/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced on Monday the imposition of a naval blockade on Haifa Port in occupied Palestine, declaring the strategic Israeli-controlled port a new target. The move comes in response to the continued and escalating Israeli aggression against Gaza and its blockade-induced starvation campaign.
In an official statement, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the YAF, cautioned all maritime companies whose vessels are docked at or en route to Haifa to treat the announcement and future warnings with utmost seriousness.
This escalation follows the successful enforcement of a blockade on the Port of Umm al-Rashrash — also known as Eilat — which ceased operations under Yemeni military pressure.” (english.almayadeen.net 5/19/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced a successful missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on Thursday, temporarily halting flights and triggering a wave of panic across the occupied territories.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, confirmed that a Zulfiqar ballistic missile was launched at the airport as part of a special military operation.
He stated that the strike achieved its objective, grounding air traffic for nearly an hour and sending ‘millions of settlers’ fleeing to shelters, adding that the operation was executed in direct response to the ongoing massacres committed in Gaza. Following the missile launch, air raid sirens were heard in occupied al-Quds, while Israeli media reported a large explosion in central Israel.
Mohammed al-Farrah, a senior member of Ansar Allah’s political bureau, confirmed Thursday that Yemen’s latest ‘military surprise’ targeted the port of Haifa, a strategic economic hub in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Speaking to Al Mayadeen, al-Farrah warned that ‘more surprises are coming,’ and said the Yemeni Armed Forces were now working to bring Haifa and Ben Gurion Airport to a halt, just as they did with Eilat port, which has remained largely non-operational.
Al-Farrah emphasized that the Yemeni resistance carefully calculates the ‘security and political impact’ of its missile launches on Israel, stressing that ‘there are concrete results from our operations in terms of military exhaustion and widespread fear among settlers.’
He said that Yemen’s missile campaigns have severely damaged the Israeli economy, particularly in the tourism and investment sectors. ‘No one is thinking about investing or vacationing in Israel anymore after our operations,’ he added. (english.almayadeen.net 5/22/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) said in a statement on 23 May that it targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with a hypersonic ballistic missile, marking its third operation against the facility in 24 hours.
‘In support of the oppressed Palestinian people … The [YAF] missile force carried out an effective military operation targeting Lod Airport, known in Israel as Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Jaffa region, with a hypersonic ballistic missile,’ the YAF stated.
Early on Friday morning, sirens blared across Tel Aviv as a result of the Yemeni missile. The Israeli army said in a statement that it intercepted the missile.” (thecradle.co 5/23/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) and Ansarallah resistance movement are planning to begin operations targeting Israel’s national airline, sources in Sanaa told Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar on 30 May. This comes after the destruction of Yemenia Airways planes in Israeli airstrikes targeting Sanaa International Airport, the last of which took place on Wednesday.
‘The upcoming operations will differ in quantity and quality from previous operations carried out deep inside the Israeli entity,’ the sources said, adding that the operations ‘will include Israeli civilian aircraft on the target list.’”(thecradle.co 5/30/25)
“A source in Yemen’s Ministry of Defense has issued a stark warning to foreign investors and companies operating within the Israeli entity, advising them to ‘leave immediately’ as the security in the region continues to deteriorate.
‘Foreign investors and companies operating in the Zionist entity should leave immediately, as the environment will not be safe,’ the source told SABA news agency, adding, ‘It is best to do so while the opportunity remains.’
The source highlighted the capabilities of Yemen’s missile arsenal, stating that its warheads are engineered to fragment upon interception, allowing them to strike a wider array of targets.” (english.almayadeen.net 5/31/25)
“The Rocket Force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a top-tier military operation targeting Lydd Airport, also known as Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, in the occupied area of Yafa (Tel Aviv) with a hypersonic ballistic missile, spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Sunday.
Saree confirmed that the operation successfully achieved its objective, forcing millions of Israeli settlers into shelters and halting operations at the airport. Additionally, the YAF's UAV Unit carried out three military operations targeting three vital Israeli sites in the areas of Yafa, Isdud, and Umm al-Rashrash in occupied Palestine using three drones, the spokesperson affirmed.” (english.almayadeen.net 6/1/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced on Monday carrying out a ballistic missile strike, targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv (occupied Yafa), in response to the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza and violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
According to a statement by Yemeni military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the operation involved a Zulfiqar ballistic missile and ‘successfully hit its target with precision,’ reportedly forcing four million Israelis into shelters and disrupting air traffic at the airport.” (english.almayadeen.net 6/2/25)
“Israeli media reported Tuesday evening that sirens sounded across large parts of the occupied Palestinian territories, including the Greater Tel Aviv area, following the launch of a rocket from Yemen toward Tel Aviv. The incident triggered a state of alert and led to the temporary closure of the Ben Gurion Airport.
According to Channel 12, over 139 locations were affected by the sirens, prompting widespread panic and the halting of airport operations as airspace was temporarily shut down.” (english.almayadeen.net 6/3/25)
“Trump’s ceasefire announcement with Ansar Allah, delivered without Pentagon coordination, shocked senior defense officials. Military leaders fear that the abrupt halt could compromise leverage in a campaign where the US has invested over $1.5 billion in munitions and deployed roughly 30 ships, or 10% of its active fleet.
Ansar Allah fighters, often operating from caves and improvised launch sites, have reshaped naval warfare by deploying drones and missiles, becoming the first non-state group to use anti-ship ballistic missiles in combat. Their evolving tactics, The Wall Street Journal reported, mirror the drone-driven transformation of warfare seen in Ukraine, enabling relatively low-cost operations against a technologically superior adversary.” (WSJ.com 6/5/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced on Thursday that they carried out a missile strike targeting the Ben Gurion Airport, east of Tel Aviv, in response to what 'the crime of starvation and thirst’ imposed on Gaza, and recent Israeli strikes on the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the YAF, said the missile used in the operation was a Palestine-2, a hypersonic ballistic missile, marking the 46th Yemeni missile fired at Israeli targets since the renewal of the Israeli aggression on Gaza. Saree confirmed that the attack achieved its pre-set objective of forcing the shutdown of air traffic at the airport and sending millions of settlers to flee to bomb shelters.” (english.almayadeen.net 6/6/25)
"‘In a lot of ways, the Red Sea — it's a knife fight in a phone booth,’ Cdr. Cameron Ingram, the commanding officer of the USS Thomas Hudner, told Business Insider aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer during a recent underway in the English Channel.
The US Navy's exhausting shootout with the Iran-backed Houthis has given American military planners a clearer view into the complexities of high-tempo air defense operations.
The Red Sea conflict, now in the second month of a cease-fire, has been a heavy strain on the Navy, stressing warship crews and draining critical munitions. Though this fight has been a challenge, leaders within the service believe that it is but a taste of what a future war against China, which has far more sophisticated missiles than the Yemeni rebels, would look like.” (yahoo.com 6/7/25)
“The Israeli navy launched an attack on Yemen’s western port of Hodeidah early on 10 June in response to several recent missile and drone attacks on Israel carried out by the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF).
A correspondent for Yemeni news outlet Al-Masirah TV said ‘the Israeli enemy targeted Hodeidah Port docks with two strikes.’ In a statement, the Israeli army said, ‘Navy missile ships attacked targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in the port of Hodeidah in Yemen. The attack was carried out in response to the Houthi terrorist regime's aggression against the State of Israel, in which surface-to-surface missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles were launched towards the country's territory and its citizens,’ it added.” (thecradle.co 6/10/25)
“The leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, announced that the Yemeni Armed Forces conducted strikes using 11 ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and drones against targets linked to the Israeli occupation in Haifa, Yafa, and Isdud.
Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi specified that among this week’s operations was the launch of five missiles toward Ben Gurion Airport. He emphasized that Tuesday's strike was powerful, impactful, and successful, further noting that it caused clear disruption and confusion within the Israeli occupation’s defense systems.
In his speech on Thursday, the Yemeni leader explained that the occupation forces fired numerous interceptor missiles on Tuesday evening, with some launches coinciding precisely as a plane was taking off from Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Palestinian territories.” (english.almayadeen.net 6/12/25)
"The Yemeni armed forces confirmed that they carried out a military operation against the Zionist regime over the past 24 hours, striking sensitive targets in Tel Aviv.
The strikes were carried out by several Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missiles at different times. The operation was fully coordinated with the actions of the Iranian army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The operation successfully achieved its goals. We salute the Islamic Republic of Iran, its people, army and leadership, who courageously resist the Zionist aggression!” (Brigadier General Yahya Saree, 6/15/25)
“US President Donald Trump’s recent war on Yemen killed almost as many civilians in less than two months as in the last 23 years of Washington’s military action in the country combined, according to an investigation by Airwars released on 18 June.
‘In the period between the first recorded US strike in Yemen to the beginning of Trump’s campaign in March … at least 258 civilians allegedly killed by US actions. In less than two months of Operation Rough Rider … at least 224 civilians in Yemen [were] killed by US airstrikes – nearly doubling the civilian casualty toll in Yemen by US actions since 2002,’ it said.
According to Airwars, the two deadliest strikes ‘publicly recorded in the history of US military operations in Yemen’ took place during Trump’s campaign against the country. The US attack on Ras Issa Port and the Remand Detention Prison in Saada killed at least 152 civilians and injured nearly 200.
The strike on the detention center, which took place in late April, killed over 68 African migrants. The US attack on Ras Issa port occurred over a week earlier, killing around 80 Yemeni civilians. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have said both attacks should be investigated as potential war crimes.” (thecradle.co 6/18/25)
“Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, has warned that the Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran constitute a dangerous escalation that could ignite a wider regional war. In a televised address on Thursday, Sayyed al-Houthi accused the United States of waging a campaign of ‘strategic deception’, using Iran’s nuclear program as a pretext for aggression.
‘The West has used the nuclear issue as a pretense for its attack, although many states, including the United States, possess nuclear weapons and have, in fact, used them,’ al-Houthi said.
He emphasized that Iran’s nuclear activity remains within peaceful bounds, reaffirming Iranian Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei's religious edict against weapons of mass destruction.
In contrast, he argued, the Israeli occupation, ‘a criminal entity acting with impunity,’ should be the first to face nuclear disarmament.” (english.almayadeen.net 6/19/25)
“Yemen will strike all US military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait if the US starts a war with Iran – Houthis.” (@slavyangrad 6/21/25)
“Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree stated that ‘any joint US-Israeli attack against Iran would constitute direct aggression against the [Islamic] nation, aiming to impose Zionist hegemony over the region and strip its people of their freedom and independence.’
‘This battle is the entire Islamic Ummah's battle,’ he continued, ‘and we will never forsake our Gazan brothers. We stand united with all those resisting Zionist aggression, whether defending their land or fighting for Palestine’s cause.’” (english.amayadeen.net 6/21/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced a long-range missile strike on a sensitive Israeli military site in the occupied city of Beer al-Sabe', marking a significant escalation in their military support for Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, stated that the operation was carried out using a Zulfiqar ballistic missile, which achieved its mission. This marks the first time Yemeni forces have publicly acknowledged launching a Zulfiqar missile at Beer al-Sabe', a target roughly 2,243 kilometers from Yemeni territory.” (english.almayadeen.net 6/28/25)
“The Yemeni governorates of Saadah, Raymah, and Marib witnessed massive rallies today in support of the Palestinian people and their Resistance and in solidarity with the Gaza Strip under the slogan: ‘Steadfast with Gaza, prepared and mobilized in the face of aggression.’” (english.almayadeen.net 7/4/25)
Not only were the US & Israel forced to retreat from attacking Yemen:
* Israel & the U.S. launched ~200 interceptors (Arrow/THAAD) costing 5 billion shekels (≈$1.35 billion) in a single night.
* The U.S. expended 8 times more THAAD missiles in 12 days of fighting with Iran than it produced in the entire year 2025 (12 units).
* Iran used cluster warheads, causing destruction within a 600-meter radius (shattered glass, collapsed walls).
* American experts confirmed hits on restricted facilities.
* Total damage is estimated at 10 billion shekels (≈$2.7 billion).
* Emergency THAAD deliveries to Israel before the attack.
* Plan for 2026: 32 missiles ($13 million/unit) – stock replenishment will take years.” (haaretz.com 7/4/25)
“A commercial vessel was engaged by multiple small boats 51 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Sunday. According to the advisory, the small vessels opened fire using small arms and self-propelled grenades, prompting the vessel's onboard armed security team to return fire.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/6/25)
“At least 20 Israeli airstrikes targeted the city of Hodeidah in Yemen early on Monday, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported, while the Yemeni air defenses worked on repelling a major part of the aggression. The Israeli aggression targeted the ports of Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Issa, as well as the Ras Qatif power station. Israeli media outlets reported that the infrastructure had been attacked by Israeli occupation forces on three previous occasions.
Moreover, our correspondent reported that one of the strikes targeted the Israeli-linked Galaxy Leader vessel, which the Yemeni Armed Forces had captured on November 19, 2023. In the same context, the Israeli Security Minister, Israel Katz, announced that Israeli forces are ‘vigorously attacking’ targets in Yemeni ports, the Ras Qatib power plant, and the ship Galaxy Leader.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/7/25)
“‘In response to this aggression, and in continued support of the oppressed Palestinian people, the Missile Force and the Air Force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a joint precision military operation involving eleven missiles and drones,’ the YAF said in a statement.
Ballistic missiles targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Ashdod port, and a power station in Ashkelon, according to the statement. Eilat port in the south was targeted with eight drones, it added.
The YAF also confirmed that it used locally-made surface-to-air missiles to confront Israeli warplanes, ‘forcing a number of the enemy's combat formations to withdraw from Yemeni airspace before they could carry out any airstrikes.’” (thecradle.co 7/7/25)
“Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked a commercial vessel in the Red Sea, marking their first attack on international shipping since December and raising the prospect of renewed military conflict. The Liberian-flagged, Greek owned bulk carrier Magic Seas was targeted with rocket-propelled grenades, small arms fire, and explosive-laden drone boats, according to maritime security sources.
The Houthis claimed responsibility, saying the strike was part of their continued support for Palestinians amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. While initial reports did not name the vessel, maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed it was the Magic Seas.” (Newsweek.com 7/7/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Monday that they carried out a military operation targeting the vessel Magic Seas in the Red Sea. According to Saree, the operation dealt a direct hit to the ship, putting it at risk of sinking. He later stated that Magic Seas has completely sunk into the depths of the sea.
The vessel's crew had been allowed to safely abandon it, the spokesperson said, noting that the strike followed repeated warnings and alerts issued by Yemeni naval forces to the vessel, which the crew reportedly ignored.
Saree underscored that the YAF will not hesitate to use ‘appropriate force’ to prevent any ship operated by this company, which is known to have cooperated with Israel and violated the ban on entering occupied Palestinian ports, from continuing its operations.
He further emphasized that the company ‘must bear full responsibility’ and that ‘its ships remain legitimate targets wherever they come within our reach.’” (english.almayadeen.net 7/7/25)
“Three seafarers on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen, an official with the EU naval mission Aspides said on Tuesday, the second incident in a day after months of calm.
The Red Sea, which passes Yemen's coast, has long been a critical waterway for the world's oil and commodities but traffic has dropped since the Iran-aligned Houthi militia began targeting ships in November 2023 in what they said was solidarity with Palestinians against Israel in the Gaza war.” (reuters.com 7/8/25)
“The Yemeni Military Media on Tuesday released exclusive footage documenting the targeting and sinking of the Magic Seas vessel in the Red Sea. The operation followed the ship owner's violation of a directive issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces, which bans vessels from entering ports in occupied Palestine.
The released footage shows the ship’s crew ignoring repeated warnings issued by Yemen’s naval forces. It captures the precise moment the Magic Seas was struck by unmanned naval boats, followed by a boarding operation carried out by Yemeni naval special forces, leading to the complete submersion of the vessel.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/7/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Wednesday the execution of a naval military operation that targeted the cargo ship ETERNITY C as it made its way to the port of Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat). The attack was carried out using a drone boat and six cruise missiles.
According to a statement by Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, the ship disregarded repeated warnings from the Yemeni navy prohibiting entry into ports of occupied Palestine. As a result, the vessel was struck and subsequently sank.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/9/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces successfully carried out a precision military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport, otherwise known as the Lydd Airport, with a Zulfiqar ballistic missile, according to a statement by the YAF's spokesperson, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, on Thursday.
Saree stated that ‘the operation successfully achieved its objective, triggering alarm sirens in over 300 towns and cities,’ not to mention ‘forcing millions of Zionists into shelters and halting all air traffic at the airport.’
He added, ‘We are working to expand our supporting military operations and maintain the naval blockade until the aggression against the Gaza Strip ceases.’” (english.almayadeen.net 7/10/25)
“The Israeli economic media outlet The Marker reported that the port of Eilat will completely cease operations starting next Sunday after the city municipality froze its bank accounts due to millions of shekels in accumulated debts. This development comes as the port has faced near-total paralysis since November 2023, when Yemen imposed a naval blockade on ships heading to Israel, leading to a sharp decline in revenue and a collapse in commercial activity at the facility.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/16/25)
“Israel is planning a ‘major offensive’ against Yemen and is waiting for a green light from the Israeli political echelon, Israel’s Channel 14 reported on 23 July.
‘The Israeli security establishment is working around the clock on a major offensive plan against the Yemeni Ansarallah group, which will put an end to the numerous terrorist incidents and rocket attacks on Israel,’ the Hebrew channel said.
‘We are building capabilities, and we will know how to activate them once the political echelon makes a decision’ a senior official told the outlet.” (thecradle.co 7/24/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced it has launched a ‘fourth phase’ of its naval blockade against Israel in support of Gaza. In the statement, the YAF vowed to target the ships of any company that deals with Israeli ports, ‘regardless of its nationality’ or destination, and in ‘any location.’
The YAF said it warns ‘all companies to immediately cease all dealings with Israeli ports as of the time of this statement’s issuance,’ adding that ‘Otherwise, their ships – regardless of destination – will be subject to targeting in any location that can be reached by our missiles and drones.’” (thecradle.co 7/28/25)
“The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yihya Saree, announced on Tuesday that the missile force carried out a precision military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Yafa using a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile.
In an official statement, Saree confirmed that the operation successfully hit its intended target, resulting in mass panic among millions of Israeli settlers and the disruption of airport operations.” (english.almayadeen.net 7/29/25)
“The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced on Wednesday that Yemeni forces had carried out three new drone operations targeting Israeli positions in response to the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
According to Saree, the operations involved five drones and successfully completed their missions against three separate targets inside Israeli-occupied territory.
‘The first operation targeted a sensitive site in the occupied city of Yafa (Tel Aviv) with two drones, Saree said in a statement.
‘The second operation targeted a military site in the occupied city of Askalan using two additional drones, while the third targeted a military position in the occupied al-Naqab with a single drone.’” (english.almayadeen.net 7/30/25)
“The Yemeni Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) issued a notice on Thursday to ship owners, operators, fleet managers, and shipping associations, warning them of the risks associated with engaging with Israeli-linked ports.
The statement published by the HOCC cited the announcement made by the Yemeni Armed Forces, which said that the YAF will escalate its naval blockade imposed on Israel as of July 27, targeting any vessels affiliated with any company that deals with Israeli ports, regardless of nationality.
In the statement, the Yemeni Armed Forces called on all companies to cease their dealings with Israel, asserting that failure to comply will result in the companies' vessels being targeted.
The HOCC stated that in light of the announcement made by the Yemeni Armed Forces, it strongly recommends that shipping companies avoid any dealings with 'Israel out of concern for the safety of the vessels and their crews. (english.almayadeen.net 7/31/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced Friday that they launched a precision military operation targeting Lod Airport in occupied Yafa using a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile, as part of their continued response to the Israeli occupation’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, confirmed the operation successfully hit its intended target, forcing over 4 million Israeli settlers into bomb shelters and causing flight operations at the airport to come to a halt.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/1/25)
“The Israeli occupation's military command said that it identified a missile launched from Yemen early on Tuesday, saying that it is monitoring the situation. As a result of the attack, sirens sounded in multiple city settlements in central Israeli-occupied Palestine at around 1:00 am (local time).
Israeli authorities later said that the missile was intercepted. Nonetheless, the attack marks yet another Yemeni strike, launched in support of the Palestinian people. Sanaa has pledged continued assistance to Palestinians by taking on an active role. The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have successfully enabled a naval blockade on Israeli-affiliated shipments, cutting off the vital Red Sea - Arabian Sea route for the occupation.” (nglish.amayadeen.net 8/5/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a top-tier military operation targeting the Lydd airport, otherwise known as Ben Gurion airport, using a Palestine-2 hypersonic missile, Brigadier General Yehya Saree announced in a televised statement on Sunday.
The spokesperson emphasized that the operation achieved its objectives, sending millions of Israeli settlers to shelters and completely halting air traffic at the airport.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/17/25)
“Israel is preparing a ‘target bank’ for a large-scale campaign against the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) and Ansarallah movement, Hebrew news outlet Walla reported on 24 August. According to the report, the Mossad and Israel’s military intelligence are working to compile a large “target bank” to strike at Ansarallah’s ‘key centers of gravity.’
Officials are saying that Israel must collect many targets which could be simultaneously struck, aimed at inflicting severe damage – ‘unlike the recent US operation, which failed to decisively weaken the Houthis.’
The report notes that there was already a failed Israeli attempt to assassinate Mohammad Abd al-Karim al-Raghmari, the YAF’s Chief of Staff. The sources said Israel must simultaneously strike command-and-control, ports, military capabilities, and the Yemeni defense industry.” (thecradle.co 8/24/25)
“The Yemeni capital of Sanaa was hit by more than 10 Israeli airstrikes on Thursday, resulting in a series of successive explosions, Al Mayadeen’s correspondent reported.
Just days earlier, the Israeli occupation targeted a fuel derivatives warehouse with several raids on 60th Street in the southwestern sector of Sanaa. The latest escalation comes as the Yemeni Armed Forces continue their operations deep inside the Israeli entity, maintaining a naval blockade on shipping routes and ports in support of Gaza.
The Yemeni armed forces had achieved ‘a qualitative breakthrough that alarmed the Israeli enemy, through the development of cluster warheads for the Palestine-2 missiles,’ the leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul Malik al-Houthi, affirmed on Thursday during his weekly speech.
In a televised address on the latest developments in the Israeli war on Gaza and regional dynamics, Sayyed al-Houthi explained that these newly developed warheads ‘split into several warheads,’ describing the achievement as ‘a very important qualitative success that has worried the occupation.’” (english.almayadeen.net 8/28/25)
“Mohammad al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Yemen Political Bureau of the Ansar Allah movement, stated that targeting the Yemeni government's meeting has ‘crossed red lines,’ emphasizing that the war has entered a new stage and that retaliation is inevitable. ‘Our actions will precede our words,’ he promised.” (english.almayadeen.net 8/30/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Sunday that they carried out a military operation targeting the Israeli oil tanker SCARLET RAY in the northern Red Sea.
The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, confirmed Monday that the attack was conducted using a ballistic missile and struck the vessel directly. The operation, he emphasized, was part of Yemen’s ongoing support for the people of Gaza amid the Israeli occupation’s war on the besieged Strip.
The statement added that Yemeni forces would continue their operations to obstruct Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and block ships from reaching the ports of occupied Palestine.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/1/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Tuesday that they had carried out five significant military operations against the Israeli occupation, employing several drones and a cruise missile.
These operations targeted the headquarters building of the Israeli occupation army, the Hadera power station, Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Jaffa, the port of Ashdod, and the ship MSC ABY in the northern Red Sea, according to YAF spokesperson Yehya Saree.
In a joint operation conducted by the Air Force and Missile Force, the commercial vessel MSC ABY was struck using two drones and a winged missile, as the ship was targeted for violating the ban on entry into the ports of occupied Palestine and for its affiliation with the Israeli entity, resulting in a direct hit.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/2/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced the execution of a military operation targeting a sensitive Israeli site west of the occupied city of Al-Quds using a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile. According to the official statement, given by spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the strike achieved its intended objective and forced illegal settlers to flee to shelters.
In a separate operation, the Air Force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a drone strike targeting a vital Israeli enemy site in the occupied city of Haifa. The drone operation was also declared a success.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/3/25)
“The Israeli assassinations of Yemen's Prime Minister Ahmad Ghalib al-Rahwi and his cabinet members were no aberration. It fits neatly within the trajectory that Sanaa has chosen for itself: one of direct confrontation with the foundations of the western-imposed security order in West Asia, an order primarily built around protecting Israel.
As Rahwi’s deputy, now de facto Prime Minister Mohammed Miftah, told mourners:‘We are facing the strongest intelligence empire in the world, the one that targeted the government – the whole Zionist entity (comprising) the US administration, the Zionist entity, the Zionist Arabs and the spies inside Yemen.’
Nearly two years into Israel’s war on Gaza, Yemen has forced its way into the heart of the regional confrontation as a central actor. From within the constraints of the blockade, it has developed a powerful model of asymmetric maritime and missile deterrence. Sanaa has become a geopolitical chokepoint, recalibrating power balances in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
The rise of Yemen is not measured by the number of strikes or vessels targeted, but by its growing ability to dictate regional rules of engagement – something western powers backing Israel have failed to prevent.” (Abbas Al-Zein, thecradle.co 9/3/25)
“An explosive drone launched from Yemen breached Israel’s defenses and struck Ramon Airport in the southern Negev region on the afternoon of 7 September, marking the latest and most successful in a string of recent Yemeni attacks.
Video footage on social media showed clouds of smoke rising out of the airport following the drone impact. Ramon Airport is located north of the southern city of Eilat.” (thecradle.co 9/7/25)
“In less than 24 hours, the Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted Ramon Airport yet again with a drone, while another was reportedly aiming for Dimona nuclear research center.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/8/25)
“Israeli occupation forces launched an aggression on Yemen on Wednesday, carrying out a series of airstrikes that targeted the capital Sanaa and extended to Al-Jawf Province.
According to the Yemeni Health Ministry's initial toll, nine Yemenis were killed and 118 were injured in the aggression against civilians and civilian facilities. In Al-Jawf, Israeli warplanes struck the government complex in the Hazm district, according to Al Mayadeen's correspondent.
Our correspondent reported that the aggression on Sanaa targeted the health sector's medical station on Al-Sitteen Street, southwest of Sanaa, as well as the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense's Moral Guidance Department in the Tahrir neighborhood in the center of the capital. (english.almayadeen.net 9/10/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that they launched two top-tier operations targeting sensitive Israeli military sites in occupied Palestine, using a hypersonic ballistic missile and three drones.
In a statement, the YAF spokesperson Briadier General Yahya Saree detailed that an Israeli military target in the occupied al-Naqab region came under attack with a Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile
He added that another top-tier military operation was carried out via three drones, two of which targeted Ramon Airport, in Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat) within the occupied Palestinian territory, while the third hit a military target also in the occupied al-Naqab region.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/11/25)
“Syria's interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met on Friday with US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Adm. Brad Cooper and US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack at the People's Palace in Damascus.
The talks, attended by several Syrian interim ministers and senior officials, mark one of the most high-profile US visits to Syria since the country's political transition was declared in March.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/12/25)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) launched four one-way attack drones at Israeli targets in southern occupied Palestine on Sunday, the spokesperson for the YAF, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced.
In a statement, Saree said that the YAF's Unmanned Air Force launched three one-way attack drones at the Ramon Airport and a fourth drone at an Israeli military site in the al-Naqab desert.
The Yemeni general stressed that the top-tier operation achieved the intended objectives. He explained that the operation was executed in response to the continued Israeli genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli aggression against Yemen.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/15/25)
“The Israelis launched an aggression on Yemen on Tuesday, targeting the port of Hodeidah, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported. 12 airstrikes were unleashed on the port, western Yemen, which has been targeted repeatedly by the Israelis, despite it being a civilian facility.
It is worth noting, according to our correspondent, that the port of Hodeidah, which came under attack by the Israeli occupation aircraft, is supervised and used by United Nations teams.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/16/25)
“Saudi Arabia has signed a ‘strategic mutual defence’ pact with Pakistan, signalling to the US and Israel that the kingdom is willing to diversify its security alliances as it looks to bolster its deterrence.
The agreement with the nuclear-armed south Asian state comes a week after Gulf states — traditionally reliant on the US as their security guarantor — were deeply rattled by Israel’s missile strikes targeting Hamas’s political leaders in Qatar.
‘We hope it will reinforce our deterrence — aggression against one is aggression against the other,’ a senior Saudi official told the Financial Times. ‘This is a comprehensive defence agreement that will utilise all defensive and military means deemed necessary depending on the specific threat.’” (ft.com 9/17/25)
“Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on 18 September that ‘the doors are not closed’ for other Arab states to join the new defense pact signed with Saudi Arabia. A joint statement said the deal ‘reflects the shared commitment of both nations to enhance their security and to achieve security and peace in the region and the world.’
Asif also confirmed that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is included within the framework of the pact, describing it as a joint shield that leaves ‘no doubt’ either side would respond if attacked. ‘What we have, our capabilities, will absolutely be available under this pact,’ Asif told Pakistani broadcaster Geo News.” (thecradle.co 9/19/25)
Mahdi al-Mashat, head of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, said on Saturday that the message behind the Israeli occupation’s assault on Qatar was clear to all, warning that Arab leaders would eventually face the same threat.
Al-Mashat noted that ‘the latest chapters of Israeli criminality included an attempt to assassinate a Hamas delegation in Doha, as well as brutal crimes against civilians in al-Tahrir district in Sanaa, in al-Jawf, and ongoing aggression on Hodeidah.’
He cautioned that ‘US bases in the region are meant to protect the Israeli enemy, not Arab states,’ and voiced disappointment that the extraordinary Doha summit stopped at words of condemnation rather than adopting practical measures.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/20/25)
“Israeli media reported on Wednesday that at least 27 people were wounded after a drone exploded in the southern occupied city of Eilat, with two of the injured in critical condition.
According to Channel 12, the drone struck near the Club Hotel, a well-known tourist area in the city. The incident was accompanied by the sound of two explosions and the activation of sirens across the area, outlets said.
The Israeli army’s radio confirmed that two missiles had been fired in an attempt to intercept the drone, reportedly launched from Yemen, but the operation failed. Military authorities have since opened an investigation into the failed interception.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/24/25)
“The Yemeni Ministry of Health announced Thursday that the number of victims from the latest Israeli aggression on the capital Sanaa has risen to eight martyrs and 142 wounded, in a toll it described as ‘not final.’
Civil defense and ambulance teams continue rescue operations, searching for casualties under the rubble of destroyed civilian sites and facilities targeted in the raids.
According to the Yemeni Ministry of Electricity, Energy, and Water, the Israeli occupation carried out a series of strikes on the Dhahban power station and the General Authority for Renewable Energy. The attacks killed Mansour Abdu Abdullah Hazam, a ministry employee, and injured four others.
Sirens echoed across Tel Aviv and several other settlements in central occupied Palestine on Thursday evening following a missile launch from Yemen.
According to Israel’s missile warning system, sirens were activated in multiple areas, including Tel Aviv–Yafa, Ramat Gan, al-Lydd, Beit Shemesh, Askalan, Ramla, and Beer al-Sabe’, as Israel detected a projectile heading toward occupied territories. (english. almayadeen.net 9/25/25)
“A Netherlands-flagged cargo vessel sustained significant damage after being struck by an explosive device in the Gulf of Aden, the ship’s operator confirmed on Monday.
The general cargo ship, MinervaGracht, was reportedly hit approximately 120 nautical miles southeast of Yemen’s port city of Aden. British maritime security firm Ambrey and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) both reported that the vessel caught fire following the incident.
According to the operator, two crew members were injured in the blast, and the remaining crew is currently being evacuated to nearby vessels. The extent of the injuries was not immediately disclosed.” (english.almayadeen.net 9/29/25)
“Yemen has announced sanctions on over a dozen major US oil and shipping companies, including ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron. The sanctions also target the CEOs of major US energy firms.
Yemen has ‘issued a decision to classify (13) entities, (9) individuals, and (2) assets linked to the United States of America,’ according to a statement by the Humanitarian Coordination Center released on the website of the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF).
This is ‘the first installment in the framework of responding to the sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of Treasury on 20 June, 22 July, and 11 September 2025, through the classification and inclusion of entities, persons, and vessels on the SDN Sanctions List, despite the announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman on 6 May 2025, of de-escalation and a cessation of fire.’
The targeted companies are ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Enterprise Products Operating, Marathon Petroleum Supply, Diamond S Shipping Inc., and others. The CEOs of these firms are also included.” (thecradle.co 10/1/25)
“Satellite imagery has revealed that the network of Emirati military and intelligence bases built by the UAE across Yemen’s islands and areas on the coast of Somalia has expanded.
Israel and the US have participated in the establishment of these sites. Israeli officers have installed radars on the ground in these islands, which allow the UAE to monitor and prevent attacks from Yemen’s Ansarallah.
‘The relationship between the UAE and Israel was very developed even before formal diplomatic relations were established, but it was kept quiet. Not secret, just quiet,’ Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas told MEE.
The new bases are found in several locations, including parts of Yemen controlled by the Emirati-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), as well as Somaliland and Puntland. Army bases, runways, and other sites have been built or expanded on Abd al-Kuri Island and Samhah, which are part of Yemen’s Socotra archipelago.
There are also Emirati sites at the airports of Bosaso and Berbera in Puntland and Somaliland, Mocha in Yemen, and the island of Mayun in the Bab al-Mandab Strait – where 30 percent of the world’s oil passes.” (thecradle.co 10/3/25)
“The head of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, says his country will remain vigilant and fully prepared, while closely monitoring the implementation of the agreement to end the aggression on Gaza and allow aid into the country.
In a speech marking the 62nd anniversary of the October 14 Revolution, Al-Mashat affirmed the Yemeni forces’ readiness to respond to any developments regarding the Gaza agreement.
Al-Mashat also revealed that ‘work is underway to develop and upgrade military capabilities in all areas to enable forces to confront the enemy’s modern military technologies.’” (english.almayadeen.net 10/13/25)
“A liquified natural gas tanker has caught fire in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after an explosion, according to the British maritime security firm Ambrey and the European Union’s naval task force.
The incident occurred on Saturday in the Gulf of Aden, about 60 nautical (equivalent to 110km) miles south of Ahwar, on the southern coast of Yemen, according to Ambrey.
The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the vessel was ‘hit by an unknown projectile, resulting with a fire. Authorities are investigating,’ it said.” (aljazeera.com 10/18/25)
“A new airstrip is being built on a volcanic island in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, satellite images show, likely the latest project by forces allied to those opposed to the country’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
The airstrip on Zuqar Island provides yet another link in a network of offshore bases in a region key to international shipping, where the Houthis already have attacked over 100 ships, sank four vessels and killed at least nine mariners during the Israel-Hamas war.” (yahoo.news.com 10/19/25)
“A security source from Ansar Allah told AFP on Sunday that the group arrested three local UN staff members for spying for “Israel”.
A security source from Ansar Allah stated that ‘two women working for the World Food Programme were taken from their homes on Saturday’ in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, adding that a Yemeni man also working for WFP was arrested that night.
The source added, ‘Security and intelligence services in Sanaa still have a list of people wanted for collaborating with the Israeli and American enemy.’ These arrests, which are part of a wave targeting UN and other NGO workers on similar charges, follow the arrest of seven other local UN staffers earlier this week on charges of collaboration with Israel.” (english.almayadeen.net 10/26/25)
“Dozens of UN staffers are set to face trial in Yemen over suspected links to the Israeli attack in August in Sanaa, in which several top government ministers were assassinated, an official told Reuters on 31 October.
Abdulwahid Abu Ras, acting foreign minister in the Ansarallah-led government based in Yemen’s capital, said the ‘steps taken by the security agencies were carried out under full judicial supervision,’ adding that ‘the public prosecution was kept informed step by step with every action taken.’
‘Therefore, as long as the prosecution is informed, it is certain that this process is moving toward its conclusion, leading to trials and the issuance of judicial rulings,’ he went on to say. Abu Ras also said that the accused group of World Food Programme (WFP) members was ‘clearly involved’ in the deadly Israeli attack.” (thecradle.co 10/31/25)
“Leader of the Ansarallah resistance movement Abdul Malik al-Houthi said in a speech on 4 November that Yemen has ‘emerged stronger’ after two years of war with Israel, warning that a ‘new’ and ‘full-scale’ confrontation will ‘inevitably’ erupt at some point.
‘We emerged from this round stronger than before on all levels and we are inevitably heading into a new round of confrontation with the enemy,’ Houthi said.
‘We are inevitably heading toward a full-scale confrontation with the enemy, because stability will not remain in the region so long as the occupation continues in Palestine,’ the Yemeni leader added.
Houthi went on to say that ‘this enemy is dangerous, evil, and criminal.’ The resistance leader rejected Israeli-backed efforts to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon, and condemned Tel Aviv’s violations of the new ceasefire in Gaza.” (thecradle.co 11/4/25)
“The Yemeni Interior Ministry announced on 8 November that its security forces dismantled a spy network tied to US, Israeli, and Saudi intelligence agencies following a ‘special security operation.’
A ministry spokesman said the operation, codenamed ‘Their schemes will fail,’ led to the arrest of members of a network linked to a joint operations room shared by the CIA, Mossad, and Saudi intelligence service headquartered inside the Gulf monarchy.
The ministry said the achievement came after ‘intelligence, surveillance, and monitoring operations’ that exposed ‘the enemy’s plans and the methods of the traitorous operatives.’” (thecradle.co 11/8/25)
“Mohammed al-Farah, a member of the Political Bureau of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, commented on the recent UN Security Council decision to extend sanctions on Yemen, stating that Yemen would respond in kind to anyone who attacks its people’s interests or attempts to undermine its sovereignty.
In a post on X, al-Farah accused the Security Council of perpetuating ‘the worst example of double standards,’ noting that it has long turned a blind eye to crimes of genocide in Gaza, even supporting Israel while ignoring the bloodshed, and covering up the blockade and aggression against Yemen without any moral or legal stance.
He continued, saying the council ‘continues to apply double standards while Gaza is being devastated under two years of bombing and blockade with US and Western weapons,’ reminding how ‘Yemen has been under siege for a decade.’” (english.almayadeen.net 11/15/25)
“Millions of Yemenis rallied on Sunday in Midan al-Sabeen in Sana’a and other provinces to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Yemen’s independence from British colonial rule on November 30.
Held under the slogan ‘Liberation is our choice... and the occupier shall vanish,’ the demonstrations underscored a continued commitment to resisting all forms of occupation. Participants drew connections between Yemen’s anti-colonial histor and present-day liberation struggles in West Asia.
A statement released during the rallies reaffirmed Yemen’s high readiness for future confrontations, declaring preparedness ‘militarily, in terms of security, and through both official and popular mobilization.’” (english.almmayadeen.net 11/30/25)
“Air Force award ceremony shows just how close Houthis came to smoking US jets, supercarrier. During its campaigns against Yemen’s Ansar Allah, the US lost over a dozen targeting drones and three carrier-based F/A-18s, and nearly lost several F-16s and an F-35. The militia also almost landed hits on a US carrier and destroyer in two separate incidents.
Understandably, it’s not a subject the US military enjoys bringing up. But sometimes, details on the intensity of the besandaled fighters’ campaign against US forces nonetheless leak out.
On Friday, an Air Force press release reported on an awards ceremony where Lt. Col. William Parks was awarded a Silver Star. How did Parks earn the honor? ‘Gallantry in action’ as commander of the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in missions in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility in early 2025.
For 15 minutes, with enemy missiles detonating mere feet from his aircraft, Parks led his flight through a series of high-G maneuvers and countermeasure employment,’ and coordinated the emergency deployment of tankers, which ‘prevented the probable loss of two aircraft due to fuel starvation.’
Parks was ‘credited with six aerial victories protecting the lives of more than 5,000 sailors aboard the USS Harry S. Truman’ carrier, and ‘personally defended against five deadly surface-to-air missile engagements targeting his aircraft.’
The curious part? The release made no mention of Yemen, the Red Sea, Ansar Allah or Houthis, with the only hint of the engagement being the mention of Parks’ ‘eight-month deployment’ supporting operations Prosperity Guardian and Rough Rider, the twin US campaigns against Yemen by Biden and Trump.” (@geopolitics_prime @Slavyangrad 11/30/25)
“On Friday, an Air Force press release reported on an awards ceremony where Lt. Col. William Parks was awarded a Silver Star. How did Parks earn the honor? ‘Gallantry in action’ as commander of an Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in missions in CENTCOM’s [Yemen] area of responsibility in early 2025.
For 15 minutes, with enemy missiles detonating mere feet from his aircraft, Parks led his flight through a series of high-G maneuvers and countermeasure employment,’ and coordinated the emergency deployment of tankers, which ‘prevented the probable loss of two aircraft due to fuel starvation.’
Parks was ‘credited with six aerial victories protecting the lives of more than 5,000 sailors aboard the USS Harry S. Truman’ carrier, and ‘personally defended against five deadly surface-to-air missile engagements targeting his aircraft.’
A US F-16 pilot outflew a 15-minute barrage of enemy missiles during a Middle East mission in March.
He made extreme turns to avoid explosions just feet away, according to an Air Force award citation.
The incident looks to have occurred during the US military’s bombing campaign against the HOUTHIS.
A US Air Force pilot survived 15 minutes of enemy missile fire during a mission in the Middle East this year, making extreme G maneuvers as warheads exploded only feet away from his fighter jet.
Lt. Col William Parks was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the nation’s third-highest military citation for valor in combat, at the Pentagon last week for his actions, according to an Air Force news release and a service citation obtained by Business Insider.” (businessinsider.com 12/2/25)
“A US Navy warship fired missiles at two American F/A-18 fighter jets above the Red Sea last year. The warship mistook the fighter jets for Houthi cruise missiles, the investigation shows. One of the fighter jets was shot down. The other barely survived the friendly fire incident.
A US Navy pilot whose jet was mistakenly shot down by an American warship over the Red Sea told investigators he saw his life flash before his eyes before ejecting from the doomed aircraft.
The command investigation into the late December 2024 friendly fire incident, which Business Insider reviewed prior to its release on Thursday, reveals that the warship’s crew mistook two Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets for anti-ship cruise missiles fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen.” (businessinsider.com 12/4/25)
“The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) has reached out to Tel Aviv and pledged to recognize Israel in the event that its goal of an independent, secessionist state in south Yemen is achieved, Hebrew media reported.
According to Israel’s Broadcasting Corporation (KAN), the STC has called on Israel to support ‘independence’ in southern Yemen, and that this would enhance a common agenda between the two sides.
A diplomatic source close to the STC was cited as saying by KAN that Israeli support for the secessionist cause in southern Yemen could contribute to ‘protecting maritime routes in the Gulf of Aden and Bab al-Mandab, in addition to combating the smuggling of Iranian weapons to Ansarallah and the terrorist cells affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood that cooperate with Sanaa.’
The source added that the STC needs Israeli backing in military, security, and economic fields in order to form a ‘new state,’ stressing that the two share ‘common enemies.’” (thecradle.co 12/18/25)
“Forces from the Southern Transitional Council (STC) have taken control of Yemen’s two eastern governorates, Hadhramaut and al Mahrah, to the dismay of both Saudi Arabia and Oman. The Saudi kingdom backs the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG), which had already lost control of Yemen’s capital Sana’a and much of its territory to the rival administration formed by Ansar Allah. Now the IRG is in further disarray.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), which joined the Saudi-led military coalition fighting against Ansar Allah, has given its support to the STC. Saudi Arabia has withdrawn all its military forces to the border area, and diplomatic efforts to solve this major challenge to the IRG’s authority show little sign of success to date.” (jacobin.com 12/20/25)
“Any Israeli presence in the Somaliland region would be perceived by the Yemeni Armed Forces as a military target, the leader of Ansar Allah, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, stated on Sunday, warning that such a move would represent an act of aggression against Somalia and Yemen and pose a direct threat to regional security.
‘The enemy’s declaration of recognition of the Somaliland region is an aggressive step as part of its conspiracies against our nation,’ he stressed. In a statement, Sayyed al-Houthi said the Israeli occupation’s announcement of recognizing Somaliland as a separate entity forms part of what he described as broader conspiracies targeting the Islamic nation, extending from Somalia and the Horn of Africa to Yemen, the Red Sea, and surrounding states.
He argued that the move aims to establish an Israeli foothold in Somalia as a platform to threaten the wider region, fitting into a long-term strategy of fragmenting states under the pretext of reshaping the Middle East.” (english.almayadeen.net 12/28/25)
“Saudi-backed troops took control on 3 January of Mukalla, the capital of Yemen’s resource-rich Hadramout governorate, as part of an effort to retake territory seized by UAE-backed separatist forces in recent weeks.
In a statement, the military of the Saudi-appointed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) announced that ‘all military and civilian facilities’ in Mukalla had ‘been secured’ during an offensive against troops from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC).
AFP reported that Saudi-backed forces appeared to take Mukalla with little resistance, as STC forces focused on looting the city before retreating.” (thecradle.co 1/3/26)
“The port of Eilat, Israel’s strategic southern anchor, is ‘almost completely paralyzed,’ Israeli media reported on 12 January, following more than two years of disruptions to Red Sea shipping lanes, attacks on vessels, and geopolitical uncertainty caused by the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF).
‘Every morning, workers arrive at empty docks, ready and waiting, and the ships do not arrive,’ Yediot Ahronoth reported. ‘The port’s revenues, which previously reached about $74 million a year, have dropped to almost zero,’ the newspaper added. The port’s operations have been completely disrupted since November 2023, when the YAF seized ship bound for it.” (thecradle.co 1/12/26)
“The Yemeni Scholars Association has expressed full solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging scholars across the Muslim world to take a united, fraternal stance in support of Tehran.
The association called on Iran to remain steadfast and resist any demands from the United States, Israel, and Western powers. It also stressed the importance of allegiance to the believers while maintaining opposition to ‘the enemies of God, specifically the United States and Israel.’
In addition, the association urged the broader Islamic community, including governments, populations, and military forces, to abandon ‘shameful silence and neutrality’ in the face of threats to the Muslim world and to show solidarity with Iran.” (english.almayadee.net 1/31/26)
“The Israeli enemy is committing all kinds of crimes against the peoples of Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, the leader of the Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, said on Friday.
In his welcoming speech for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, Sayyed al-Houthi emphasized that the US armament of Israel continue in preparation for a new round of battles, noting that ‘the Israeli enemy, in partnership with the Americans, wants to be the controller over all our peoples, thus its focus on the Islamic Republic being the first obstacle in its way.’” (english.almayadeen.net 2/13/26)
“US Senator Lindsey Graham said this week, following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that the prime minister told him Tel Aviv is highly satisfied with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ), who has ‘done everything asked of him’ and more.
Drop Site News said in January that Epstein used his intimate friendship with Bin Sulayem to serve as an informal diplomatic bridge between Israel and the UAE.
Also, that month, a leaked document revealed an Emirati government proposal calling for the use of UAE bases in the Red Sea to provide direct military, intelligence, and logistical support to Israel during its genocide in Gaza.
The document explicitly calls for the UAE to ‘strengthen Israel in its war on the terrorists in Palestine,’ and for that support to continue ‘until the terrorists are defeated.’
In the years that followed the start of the Saudi-led war on Yemen in 2015, the UAE military established a widespread occupation of Yemeni ports, islands, and waterways – carried out in coordination with Israel. The UAE has also established military bases along the coast of Somalia.” (thecradle.co 2/18/26)
“The Israeli army is preparing to carry out ‘massive and unprecedented’ strikes against Iran-backed resistance movements in the region should they support the Islamic Republic in any war against Israel, Al-Sharq al-Awsat reported on 20 February.
Citing Israeli military sources, the Saudi-owned paper said Israel was preparing for possible strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ansarallah in Yemen, and resistance factions in Iraq.
Israel is currently pressuring US President Donald Trump to initiate a new war against Iran. In January, Trump ordered an ‘armada’ of US naval forces to West Asia in preparation for a possible attack.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday his military is making its own preparations for possible missile strikes on Iran, alongside any US action. We are prepared for any scenario,’ he said, adding that if Iran attacks Israel, ‘they will experience a response they cannot even imagine.’” (thecradle.co 2/20/26)
“Ansar Allah stands ready to respond to regional developments in solidarity with Iran in light of the US-Israeli aggression, leader Sayyed Abdul Malik al-Houthi said on Saturday. ‘We are, within the framework of our solidarity position with Iran and in readiness for all developments, prepared to move across various activities,’ Sayyed al-Houthi said in a speech addressing the latest escalation.
Al-Houthi stated that the US-Israeli attack on Iran is part of a broader effort to enable Israel to dominate the region and advance the Zionist project of ‘Greater Israel.’ He stressed that the aggression against Iran constitutes an unjust assault on a Muslim country without any legitimate basis.
The Ansar Allah leader added that Iran, its Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, and its armed forces are fulfilling their ‘sacred duty of struggle’ in confronting enemies with strength and resolve.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/1/26)
"‘Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the Emirates — they cover all expenses. They provide political, military, and media cover for the American bases waging aggression against their own ummah — then want the oppressed shackled and restrained, not defending themselves.
When Iran retaliates against the bases used to kill its people, these regimes call it aggression against them — and rush to defend those same bases. Some even rejoiced with the Zionist enemy as he killed members of their own ummah — shared his joy, celebrated his crimes. But he will not honor their loyalty. The British told their Arab collaborators before them: You believed the deception — that is your problem. You are fools. And so they will tell them again." (Yemen leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi 3/4/26)
“Ali al-Imad, head of Yemen’s Central Organization for Control and Auditing and member of the Ansarallah political bureau, told The Cradle in an exclusive interview on 4 March that Sanaa is already in a ‘declared state of war.’
His comments signal potential intervention from Yemen, at some point, in the ongoing regional war sparked by the US-Israeli aggression on Iran. ‘Sanaa considers itself to be in a declared state of war, and the decision to escalate depends on battlefield conditions,’ he said when asked about opening a front.” (the cradle.co 3/5/26)
“Far from the bombs falling on Iran, there’s an idyllic corner of East Africa where Israel is quietly moving its defenses against one of the Islamic Republic’s key proxies — the Houthis in Yemen.
In Somaliland, Israeli officials are preparing a strategic partnership with the breakaway government that may involve building a base – possibly covert – on its pristine coast just 260 kilometers (160 miles) across the Gulf of Aden.
In recent months, intelligence officers have visited the territory, which unilaterally declared independence from Somalia in 1991, to identify a possible site on the coast.
The Houthis have become a major focal point for Israel as it looks to extinguish threats following the war in Gaza, and as it battles Iran. An Israeli general warned that its intelligence showed the group has hundreds of rockets that can reach Tel Aviv as well as networks spread across the region, including in Syria and Egypt.” (bloomberg.com 3/11/26)
“Ansar Allah leader Sayyed al-Houthi warns the US and Israel seek regional dominance, and stresses support for Palestine and readiness to intervene amid escalating tensions [in Iran]. (english.almayadeen.net 3/12/26)
“The leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah Resistance movement, Sayyed Abdul Malik al-Houthi, emphasized that Yemen’s stance regarding the aggression against Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine, and the violations of sacred sites, is a principled position rooted in opposition to the Israeli enemy. He stressed that Sanaa is fully prepared for any developments and that all military options remain open.
Sayyed Al-Houthi warned that the widening scope of aggression reflects the deliberate strategy of regional enemies, asserting that Yemen remains on full alert for every possible scenario. He urged the Yemeni people to maintain unwavering vigilance and readiness, to protect the stability and unity of the homeland, and to draw lessons from the successful experiences of previous confrontations.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/19/26)
“Yemen’s Houthi movement is considering blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to ships from aggressor countries against members of the so-called ‘axis of resistance,’ RIA Novosti reported on Friday.
Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis’ political bureau, said that if the group were forced to close the strait, it would only attack vessels belonging to states that carry out aggression against Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq. He noted that the movement is considering all possible scenarios to support Iran in its confrontation with the United States and Israel.” (english.news.cn 3/20/26)
“Iran could open a new front in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if attacks are carried out on its territory or islands, IRGC-affiliated Tasnim reported, citing an unnamed military source.
‘If the Americans intend to take action regarding the Strait of Hormuz, they should be careful not to add another strait to their challenges ... Iran is fully prepared to escalate the situation,’ Tasnim quoted the source as saying. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis had previously attacked ships near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.” (iranintl.com 3/25/26)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces are prepared for direct military intervention should certain “red lines” be crossed, stated Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces.
In a strongly worded statement released on Friday, Saree warned of potential military operations in response to the ongoing US and Israeli aggression across West Asia, including against Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iraq.
He framed the Yemeni Armed Forces’ position as part of a wider regional struggle involving the Axis of Resistance, expressing solidarity with Iran and Palestinian Resistance factions and condemning a broader US-Israeli scheme to reshape West Asia and to establish so-called ‘Greater Israel’.
The top Yemeni official called for an immediate halt to the US-Israeli aggression against several regional states, including Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, and Iraq, and demanded an end to the blockade imposed on Yemen. It also urged the implementation of existing ceasefire arrangements in Gaza, particularly those relating to humanitarian provisions.” (english.almayadeen.net 3/27/26)
“Sirens sound in Beersheba and surrounding towns in southern Israel due to a ballistic missile attack from Yemen. It marks the first attack by the Iran-backed Houthis on Israel in the current war. The military says it identified a missile launch from Yemen and is working to intercept the threat.” (timesofisrael.com 3/28/26)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced the launch of its third military operation targeting Israeli-occupied territories, as part of an ongoing campaign in support of regional Resistance fronts.
In a statement, Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the YAF carried out the ‘third military operation’ within the Sacred Jihad Battle, launching a salvo of ballistic missiles at ‘sensitive targets’ in southern occupied Palestine.
The statement added that the operation was conducted ‘in continuation of supporting and backing the fronts of Resistance’ and as part of a ‘religious, moral, and humanitarian duty’ toward allied forces in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine.
According to the statement, the strike was carried out in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah, emphasizing that the operation ‘successfully achieved its objectives.’” (english.almayadeen.net 4/1/26)
“In their war against the Houthi the U.S. and its Navy had already failed to open the Red Sea. The more public failure of keeping the Strait of Hormuz under control will do enormous damage to their global image. If the U.S. fails to subjugate Iran and to re-open the Strait it will lose its status as a global superpower.” (moonofalabama.org 4/3/26)
“The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for this evening’s ballistic missile launch at Israel. In a statement, the Houthis claim to have targeted Ben Gurion Airport and ‘vital military targets’ in southern Israel with a ballistic missile and several drones.” (timesofisrael.com 4/4/26)
“Yemen’s Armed Forces announced on Monday that they carried out a new military operation targeting sites in Umm al-Rashrash in the occupied Palestinian territories. In an official statement, the forces said the operation forms part of their ongoing campaign in support of Palestine amid continued US-Israeli aggression in the region.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, confirmed that the joint operation, conducted in coordination with Iran and the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, successfully achieved its intended objectives. He added that operations will continue until all declared goals are met.
The announcement comes as Israeli media reported a large-scale, coordinated attack launched from Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon toward the occupied territories. According to those reports, the operation involved a synchronized wave of firepower, including loitering drones launched from Yemen and missile barrages from Lebanon, aligned with Iranian missile strikes.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/6/26)
“The Iranian delegation’s steadfastness at the negotiating table in Islamabad represents a ‘new victory’ for the Islamic Republic and the Axis of Resistance, the Foreign Ministry in Sanaa stated on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said that efforts to undermine the ‘unity of fronts’ equation had failed.
The ministry added that the United States attempted to impose conditions through negotiations that it had failed to achieve on the ground, warning that any renewed US escalation, in the region or at sea, would have a negative impact on supply chains, energy prices, and the global economy.
Trump’s escalatory rhetoric regarding the Strait of Hormuz and dragging the confrontation to the high seas, the ministry said, reflects the failure and ineffectiveness of previous aggressions.” (english.almayadeen.net 4/12/26)
“Aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) is operating off the coast of Namibia, as it sails around the African continent and is set to join a growing naval force in the Arabian Sea amid a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, USNI News has learned.
The path around Africa allows the carrier and its escorts to avoid transiting the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb, which were both hubs of activity for the Houthis in their drone and missile attacks on U.S. and commercial shipping in 2024 and 2025.” (news.usni.org 4/13/26)
“Arab officials who spoke to the Wall Street Journal noted that Iran could answer the US blockade by shutting down the Bab al-Mandeb, a 20-mile-wide, 70-mile-long choke point that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. To accomplish that, Iran could tap the Houthis, the political and military organization that controls much of Yemen. ‘If Iran does want to shut down Bab al-Mandeb, the Houthis are the obvious partner to do it, and their response to the Gaza conflict demonstrates that they have the capacity to do it,’ Adam Baron, an expert on Yemen at the New America policy institute, told the Journal.” (zerohedge.com 4/14/26)
“US officials said the USS George H.W. Bush was rerouted around Africa to bypass the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, but did not publicly specify the reason for the shift.
The rerouting comes after Ansarallah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi warned that ‘Yemen’s operations are on an escalating trajectory,’ describing them as part of ‘a well-studied plan’ aimed at preventing ‘the Israeli and American enemy from using the Red Sea militarily in hostile actions against Iran and the Axis countries.’” (thecradle.co 4/14/26)
“The leader of Yemen’s ruling Ansarallah resistance movement, Abdel Malik al-Houthi, said in a speech on 21 April that Yemen is ‘not neutral’ and will resume military operations if the US-Israeli war on Iran resumes once the ceasefire expires.
‘The current truce is about to end, and it is a fragile truce with a high possibility of escalation,’ Houthi said, adding that Ansarallah’s position is ‘clear and declared, we are not neutral against the US-Israeli aggression that targets the [Arab and Muslim] nation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.’
‘We are facing the Israeli Zionist enemy and its US partner. Our direction is to escalate if the enemy escalates and returns to aggression again,’ the Ansarallah leader went on to say, stressing that ‘the situation in the region will not stabilize until the Zionist plan is defeated.’ (thecradle.co 4/23/26)
“IRGC commanders have explicitly linked the security of Hormuz to developments in the Red Sea, suggesting that escalation against Iran could expand into other theaters indirectly. This effectively folds Bab al-Mandab into the same deterrence equation.
Iran is therefore advancing a multi-layered deterrence model, with Hormuz as the core pressure point and Bab al-Mandab as an expandable front, transforming a regional confrontation into a global maritime crisis.
The Ansarallah-aligned armed forces in Sanaa have already demonstrated their capacity to disrupt Red Sea shipping in support of Gaza, effectively turning Bab al-Mandab into an active front that can be escalated further if pressure on Tehran intensifies.” (Abbas al-Zein, thecradle.co 4/23/26)
“Yemeni Ansurullah Coalition Forces have released footage confirming the shootdown of a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, marking the 27th Reaper shot down by their forces, and the 51st shot down in broader regional hostilities by air defences in Yemen and Iran collectively. The aircraft was shot down in the late hours of May 17, with footage confirming that it was carrying AGM-114 air-to-ground missiles. The missile type was designed for targeted assassinations with minimal collateral damage, and uses deployable blades instead of a traditional explosive warhead. The Reaper was reportedly the MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range variant, and was neutralised over the Marib Governate in western Yemen. An external fuel tank was recovered at the crash site.” (militarywatchmagazine.com 5/19/26)
“The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced a missile attack on Israel on 8 June, while declaring its closure of the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Israeli shipping.
‘In an effort to break the unjust and oppressive siege imposed by the US enemy on our people and the free and proud nations of the axis in Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran, the Yemeni Armed Forces have launched a missile strike targeting sensitive Israeli objectives,’ the YAF said.
It also announced a ‘complete and total naval blockade against the Israeli enemy in the Red Sea, and we consider all enemy movements a military target for our armed forces from the moment of this statement’s announcement.’” (thecradle.co 6/8/26)
I expect a longer post next time.
As i understand, all the UK/US/israeli cargo ships could take the longer route, but it would cost them 1 M USD extra per ship per trip, so basically US Navy is spending money, resources and lives (atleast those two SEALs) just to protect the profits of billionaire shipowners.
That story about SEALs being swept away from sailboat deck and drowning does not make much sense either, has to be most botched up mission ever if they had no immediate rescue planned. Would the entire team have died if the sailboat had sunk ? Almost like some made-up story to cover them dying while doing something else or having been struck by Houthi munitions...
Also extremely stupid for the UAE and israelis to construct military infrastructure in UNESCO World Heritage Site, that place is simply amazing (Socotra Island Archipelago) Why would they want to ruin that place, madness.