Yemen war

US Yemen envoy: Houthi attack on Americans in Saudi Arabia is 'greatest fear'

The US special envoy for Yemen gave an update to Congress on the Biden administration’s efforts to engage with Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces in the war-torn country.

Adam Lucente | Washington Pulse | Apr 21, 2021

US special envoy for Yemen Timothy Lenderking, accompanied by State Department spokesman Ned Price, right, speaks via teleconference during a news conference at the State Department in Washington, DC, on Feb. 16, 2021.

Saudi Arabia, Iran held direct talks in bid to ease tensions

Talks between the two countries were organized by Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iraq | Apr 19, 2021

In this handout provided by the EU Delegation in Vienna, Representatives of the European Union, Iran and others attend the Iran nuclear talks at the Grand Hotel on April 15, 2021, in Vienna, Austria.

Houthi forces claim drone attack on Saudi airbase

A Houthi military spokesperson said the attack on King Khalid Air Base was successful but the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted the drones.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Apr 8, 2021

A picture taken on June 19, 2018 shows debris of Iranian-made Ababil drones displayed Abu Dhabi, which the Emirati armed forces say were used by Houthi rebels in Yemen in battles against the coalition forces led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

House Democrats urge Biden to pressure Saudis on 'unconscionable' Yemen blockade

The lawmakers called on Biden to use the full weight of US influence to end the sea and air blockade, which aid agencies say is exacerbating Yemen's humanitarian crisis.

Al-Monitor Staff | Saudi Arabia | Apr 7, 2021

US Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) is seen in a hallway of the US Capitol prior to an event at the Rayburn Room Dec. 19, 2019 in Washington, DC.

US aircraft carrier returns to Middle East as Suez Canal opens

The USS Eisenhower arrives in the Gulf region as the Biden administration kicks off indirect talks with Iran over its nuclear program.

Jared Szuba | Iran | Apr 6, 2021

In this handout provided by the U.S. Navy, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)on June 28, 2016 in the Mediterranean Sea.

Could Turkish involvement in Yemen free Saudi Arabia?

The Muslim Brotherhood and sources close to the Turkish government are arguing that Saudi Arabia could find a face-saving exit from the Yemen conflict it has been looking for by cooperating with Turkey.

Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Apr 2, 2021

2018 Istanbul protest against Saudi actions in Yemen

Yemen's Houthis behind deadly attack on Aden airport, UN report says

The Houthis previously denied responsibility for the attack, which came as Yemeni government officials disembarked from Riyadh.

Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Apr 2, 2021

Yemen's Houthis claim drone attack on Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition also said it destroyed one of the Houthis' ballistic missiles in Yemen.

Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Apr 1, 2021

Egypt welcomes Saudi cease-fire initiative in Yemen

Saudi Arabia's initiative to settle the conflict and war in Yemen gets support from Cairo.

Baher al-Kady | Egypt | Apr 1, 2021

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud speaks during a press conference in the capital, Riyadh, on March 22, 2021, announcing an offer of a cease-fire with Yemen's Houthi rebels. Saudi Arabia offered Yemen's Houthi rebels a "comprehensive" cease-fire among a series of proposals aimed at ending the catastrophic six-year conflict. The proposals include "a comprehensive cease-fire across the country under the supervision of the United Nations," a government statement said.

Saudi peace initiative applauded internationally but downplayed by Yemenis

Saudi Arabia announced a new peace initiative to end the 6-year-old war in Yemen at a time when there has been a military escalation and peace talks have stalemated.

A correspondent in Yemen | Yemen | Apr 1, 2021

Women wait next to belongings at a camp for the internally displaced about 10 kilometres on the outskirts of Yemen's northeastern city of Marib on March 28, 2021, as residents of the camp prepare to flee due to its proximity with battles between forces of the Houthi-rebels and the Saudi-backed government troops.

Yemen gets first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines

The AstraZeneca doses arrived in Yemen as Doctors Without Borders warned of a dramatic increase in coronavirus cases.

Al-Monitor Staff | Yemen | Mar 31, 2021

Boxes containing vials of the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine (a version of the vaccine produced in India) against the coronavirus, are unloaded upon the arrival of the first shipment at the airport of Yemen's southern port city of Aden, on March 31, 2021.

Houthis deport some of Yemen's last remaining Jews

Thirteen Jews have been forced by the Houthis to leave their homeland, leaving behind the last four elderly Yemenite Jews.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Mar 29, 2021

Yemeni Jew Said Ben Yisrael (C) stands with members of his family after arriving to Israel at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport, on Feb. 19, 2009, after leaving Yemen for fear of attack.

Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones as cross-border attacks continue

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they launched attack drones and missiles at targets throughout Saudi Arabia today.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Mar 26, 2021

Iran downplays Saudi peace plan for Yemen conflict

Iranian authorities continue to cast doubt on the latest Saudi peace proposal for Yemen, where Tehran and Riyadh have been locking horns for more than six years in a deadly proxy war.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Mar 26, 2021

Smoke billows following an airstrike by Saudi-led coalition in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, on June 16, 2020.

Saudi Arabia to allow fuel shipments through blockade of Yemen’s Hodeida: Report

So far, Riyadh's ceasefire proposal falls short of Houthi demands

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Mar 25, 2021

Yemen war

US Yemen envoy: Houthi attack on Americans in Saudi Arabia is 'greatest fear'

The US special envoy for Yemen gave an update to Congress on the Biden administration’s efforts to engage with Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces in the war-torn country.

Saudi Arabia, Iran held direct talks in bid to ease tensions

Houthi forces claim drone attack on Saudi airbase

House Democrats urge Biden to pressure Saudis on 'unconscionable' Yemen blockade

US aircraft carrier returns to Middle East as Suez Canal opens

Could Turkish involvement in Yemen free Saudi Arabia?

Yemen's Houthis behind deadly attack on Aden airport, UN report says

Yemen's Houthis claim drone attack on Riyadh

Egypt welcomes Saudi cease-fire initiative in Yemen

Saudi peace initiative applauded internationally but downplayed by Yemenis

Yemen gets first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines

Houthis deport some of Yemen's last remaining Jews

Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones as cross-border attacks continue

Iran downplays Saudi peace plan for Yemen conflict

Saudi Arabia to allow fuel shipments through blockade of Yemen’s Hodeida: Report

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