Houthi

Yemeni government urges UNSC action as Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab

Saudi Arabia accused the Houthis of seeking to “choke the straits” and hold the global economy hostage, while the US and UK called for pressure on Iran over its support for the group.

Representative of the internationally recognized Yemeni government, Abdullah Ali Fadhel al-Saadi, addresses the UN Security Council on Houthi escalation, September 15, 2026.
A model of a Saudi Royal Air Force F-15 fighter jet is seen during the Dubai Airshow on November 12, 2017, in the United Arab Emirates; illustrative.

Houthis downed Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib, Yemen, terror group spox. claims

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Answer Saudi Arabia: Israel must take the opportunity presented by the Houthi attack - editorial

Commercial vessels are anchored off Yemen's coast at Bab al-Mandeb, in the straits connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean on September 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, US to sell $2.8 billion in arms to Israel


Over 100,000 displaced by Houthis as escalation with Saudi-backed Yemeni government continues

"Humanitarian access remains a major challenge. Insecurity, damaged roads, telecommunications disruptions and movement restrictions are affecting operations," UNHCR said in a statement.

Staff walk towards a boat carrying refugees from Yemen, fleeing clashes between Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, after arriving in Djibouti, September 12, 2026, in this screen grab taken from a video.

Turkey calls on Iran, US to stop attacks in Gulf region, says strikes harm peace efforts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that freedom of passage should be allowed in the Strait of Hormuz, and the pre-war status quo should be reinstated.

What is said to be a missile is launched in what Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis say is an attack on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, Yemen.

Israel aids Saudi Arabia as Houthi threats grow and CENTCOM challenges Iran’s claims

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025

How a Yemeni fishing city has become a second front in the US-Iran conflict - analysis

“Mocha, Bab el Mandeb, and the neighboring districts remain the center of a military operation. The battle is not over yet,” a Yemeni Armed Forces officer said.

An aerial view shows a damaged boat, as Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday, in Mocha, Yemen, in its screengrab taken from a handout video released on September 12, 2026.

Israel provided Saudi Arabia with intel. assistance as Houthi attacks on Riyadh's assets continue

Regional diplomats told The Jerusalem Post that Saudi Arabia and Israel are engaged in CENTCOM-mediated talks to provide Riyadh with intelligence in order to counter Houthi terrorists.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

IDF troops destroy Hezbollah rocket launchers as Saudi Arabia turns to Western allies for help

Iran claims to shoot down US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz • UN Security Council to discuss Bab el-Mandab • Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US DoD says

A commercial vessel is anchored off Yemen's coast at Bab al-Mandeb, in the straits connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean on September 12, 2026.

Thirteen wounded in Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabian cities, Saudis announce

The Saudi-led coalition announced this after the Saudi Civil Defense issued an emergency alert for the Khamis Mushait and Abha areas on Monday night, State TV announced.

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandish their weapons during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.

Israel unlikely to improve Saudi ties despite Houthi threat, expert tells 'Post' - interview

“If there was a new governing coalition that seemed more committed to discretion, then perhaps there would be an opening for greater cooperation,” Dr. Brandon Friedman suggested.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman looks on during a meeting with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025; illustrative

Houthis claim major missile, drone attack on Saudi air base as rebels seize Red Sea islands

The Houthis stated that the operation was carried out in response to what they described as more than 300 Saudi airstrikes across Yemen during the previous five days.

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandish their weapons during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.

Saudi crown prince meets CENTCOM chief in bid for US help amid escalating Houthi attacks

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have been conducting strikes and seizing territory throughout the region, prompting serious concern from Gulf nations.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025