Houthi

The Israeli military has recently conducted strikes against Houthi targets across three Yemeni ports—Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif—as well as a power plant at Ras Qantib. This marks Israel's first military action in Yemen in nearly a month. As the military noted, these strikes are a response to the persistent missile attacks on Israel launched by Houthi forces. Just hours following these strikes, the Israeli military reported that two missiles had been fired from Yemen towards Israel. Efforts were made to intercept these…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged a comprehensive, multi-phased response to the Houthi rebels of Yemen following their missile attack on Israel's primary airport. "In the past, we have taken measures against them, and we will continue to do so," Mr. Netanyahu stated in a video shared on the Telegram messaging platform. "However, I cannot disclose specific details at this time. This will not occur in a single instance; rather, we will see a series of responses," he emphasized. The Israeli military…

US military strikes on a Yemeni fuel port have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 80 lives, according to reports from Houthi rebels. This incident marks the deadliest engagement in Washington's ongoing 15-month campaign against the Iran-backed group. The targeted strikes on Ras Issa were intended to disrupt the supply chain and financial resources that sustain the Houthis, who control significant portions of Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the Arabian Peninsula. As the US military stated, these actions are part…

A fighter jet takes to the skies, aimed at an undisclosed mission against Yemen's Houthi rebels, captured in a still from a video handout released on March 18, 2025. This visual, courtesy of US CENTCOM via X/Handout through REUTERS, is just a fragment of a larger, more complex story. Purchase Licensing Rights In a nocturnal display of military might, the United States launched a series of airstrikes targeting several locations in Yemen. Among these locations were Saada province, reputed to be a long-standing sanctuary for…

U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated extensive military strikes targeting Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, a response to their recent assaults on shipping in the Red Sea. These attacks have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 24 lives, marking the beginning of what is anticipated to be a prolonged military campaign. In a firm message directed at Iran—the primary supporter of the Houthis—Mr. Trump insisted on an immediate cessation of assistance to the group. He stated, "If Iran threatens the United States, America…

In a bustling week peppered with captivating headlines, a noteworthy claim has emerged regarding the Yemeni Houthis and their purported financial activities involving the Red Sea. Maritime lawyer Stephen Askins from Tatham & Co is casting a critical eye over these claims, raising a skeptical eyebrow at the notion that the Houthis are banking $180 million a month from maritime companies seeking safe passage through these waters.Mogadishu (AX) — The swirling rumors suggest that hefty payments are navigated through an…

Central Command, responsible for orchestrating U.S. military actions in the chaotic Middle East arena, announced that they struck Houthi-held weapons systems, bases, and other vital essentials. Word from the Houthi broadcasters claims that the heart of Yemen, Sanaa, felt the brunt of these hits. On a Monday not far gone, the Houthis proudly declared they'd downed a U.S.-crafted MQ-9 Reaper drone that happened to be soaring the Yemeni skies. The U.S. military fessed up to losing one of its unmanned birds. The previous…

Hargeisa (AX) – North Western State of Somalia’s Internal Affairs Minister, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, sounded the alarm on the budding rapport between al-Shabaab and Houthi militants in Yemen. In a chat with Al Arabiya TV, Ahmed illuminated the potential havoc this alliance could wreak on regional stability. He urged the Somali administration to take swift measures. "The bond between the Houthis and al-Shabaab is a palpable threat to the region's peace. It’s imperative for the Somali government to step in and halt their…

Somalia condemns the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Republic of Somalia joined Arab nations in condemning Houthi's attack on Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait with two ballistic missiles and a bomb-laden drone. Somalia confirmed that these systematic terrorist attacks by the Houthi group reflect its blatant disregard for the international community and all…