Southern Yemen Crisis

Saudi Arabia Accuses UAE of Smuggling Yemeni Separatist Leader al-Zubaidi Out of Aden as Crisis Talks Collapse

Saudi Arabia has accused the United Arab Emirates of orchestrating the secret exit of UAE-backed Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi after he failed to attend critical crisis talks in Riyadh on Wednesday, deepening a diplomatic rift between the two Gulf...
Smoke rises in the aftermath of a Saudi-led coalition airstrike, which targeted what it described as foreign military support to UAE-backed southern separatists, in Yemen's southern port of Mukalla

Saudi Arabia Backs Yemen Talks to Resolve Southern Battle, Calling Rival Factions to Riyadh Amid Escalating Violence

Saudi Arabia has moved to contain a rapidly escalating power struggle in southern Yemen, welcoming a request by the country’s Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to convene rival southern factions in Riyadh for talks aimed at defusing the crisis. The...
Smoke rises in the aftermath of a Saudi-led coalition airstrike, which targeted what it described as foreign military support to UAE-backed southern separatists, in Yemen's southern port of Mukalla

UAE Begins Final Troop Withdrawal from Yemen Amid Sharp Rift with Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was withdrawing its remaining military forces from Yemen, following an ultimatum from Saudi Arabia demanding their exit within 24 hours, as tensions sharply escalated over a rapid territorial advance by UAE-backed southern...
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets

U.S. Repositions Air Power: U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets Withdraw to USS Harry S Truman as B-2 Stealth Bombers Deploy to Escalate Response

After months of intense military engagement against Yemen’s Houthi militia, the United States is pulling back some of its most high-profile war assets. The B-2 stealth bombers and the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, both central to the now-concluded...
US airstrikes Houthi rebels insufficient to deter Red Sea attacks

Was Air Power Decisive in the Red Sea? A Hard Look at Houthis’ Naval War and Washington’s Aims

In early 2025, the international community witnessed what some called a strategic win: the Houthi rebel group in Yemen announced it would halt its attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Gulf of Aden. To...
US strikes on Houthi fighters in Yemen

Trump’s Premature Victory in Yemen: A Tactical Retreat Amid Mounting Losses and Houthi Resilience

President Donald Trump made a sudden and dramatic declaration: the United States had defeated Yemen’s Houthi rebels, and the military campaign would cease immediately. Framed as a decisive American triumph, the announcement came without warning, ending two months of intense...
Israel's Arrow 3 Missile-Defense System

Israel’s Arrow 3 Missile-Defense System Faces Scrutiny After Failed Houthi Intercept, Strikes Ben Gurion Airport: Is Germany’s Billion-Euro Deal With Israel at Risk?

In a startling breach of Israel's highly publicized missile defense network, a Houthi-launched ballistic missile penetrated the Arrow-3 shield and struck near Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's largest international aviation hub. The impact, which occurred on [exact date], shut down air...
Houthi Hypersonic Missile Strike Near Ben Gurion Airport Exposes Gaps in Israel’s Air Defense

Houthi Hypersonic Missile Strike Near Ben Gurion Airport Exposes Gaps in Israel’s Air Defense

In a significant escalation of regional hostilities, a hypersonic ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck near Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday. The attack injured at least six civilians, caused temporary suspension of air traffic, and...
British Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 Fighter Jets

RAF Typhoon FGR4 Fighter Jets Destroy Houthi Drone Facility in Yemen, UK Military Steps Up Red Sea Offensive

In a significant escalation of Western efforts to counter Houthi maritime threats, the British Royal Air Force (RAF), in coordination with the United States military, launched a precision airstrike on April 29, 2025, targeting a key Houthi drone production facility...
US Strikes Yemen

US Strikes Yemen: US Military Under Scrutiny for Secretive Strikes in Yemen as Civilian Casualties Rise

The U.S. military on Sunday defended its growing campaign of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, refusing to release specifics about its operations even as evidence of civilian casualties mounts and political pressure in Washington intensifies. In a carefully worded...
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