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YEMENI SOLDIERS stand guard at a military camp near the frontline with Houthis, in Marib, Yemen, November 6, 2024.
A member of Houthi security forces mans a machine gun mounted on the back of a patrol vehicle at the site of an anti-Saudi rally amid an escalation with the kingdom in Sanaa, Yemen, last month.

Yemeni government says campaign to retake Sana'a from Houthis has begun

Yemeni protesters take part in a demonstration in Sana'a, Yemen, July 17, 2026

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say

Yemen's Houthi loyalists chant slogans as they participate in a protest staged to show support to Iran against the U.S.-Israel war on March 27, 2026 in Sana'a, Yemen.

Iran deepens ties with Houthis, Tehran envoy reappears in Yemen amid conflict escalation


Yemen condemns Iran for operating flight to transport Houthis to Khamenei's funeral in Tehran

Yemen's president argued that allowing international flights without the government's approval set a dangerous precedent, bypassed legitimate institutions, and exacerbated Yemen's political division.

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS hold up weapons as they demonstrate in Sanaa, Yemen, to show solidarity with Lebanon, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, April 17, 2026.

How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars

As many middle-class families struggle to afford basic food, the telecommunications sector has become a major financial channel for funding the Houthis’ war effort.

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the Middle East war, in the capital Sanaa on April 17, 2026.

Houthi leaders absent from public events amid rising concerns following Israeli strikes - report

Specialists identify the lack of leadership presence as a reflection of security concerns and high alert within the Houthis following Israeli strikes that targeted the terror group's leaders.

Yemenis brandish weapons and copies of the Koran, Islam's holy book, during a demonstration over remarks made by a candidate for the US Senate on the Koran in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which is under Houthi control on December 19, 2025.

Houthi court sentences 17 to death for alleged espionage for Israel, US, Saudi Arabia

Seventeen people were sentenced to death by a Houthi court over accusations of providing intelligence to foreign powers including Israel and the US.

A child gestures with a mock weapon as protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 8, 2025; illustrative.

UN staff member detained after Houthis raided offices in Sanaa, UN spokesperson says

UN condemns Houthi detentions of staff in Yemen, with 59 held as security forces raid offices, seizing equipment, making aid delivery harder.

Houthi terrorists lead detained people on the day of their release in Sanaa, Yemen, January 25, 2025; illustrative.

Houthi terrorists raid UN premises in Yemen, detain at least 11 people, reports say

In recent days, Israel struck a group of top Houthi military officials in Sanaa who were watching the Houthi leader give a nationally televised speech. 

People stand outside a fuel station one day after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2025.

Israel's airstrike on Houthi leadership, and what it means for Yemen's future - analysis

Israel's airstrikes on August 28 targeted Houthi leaders in Yemen, killing their Prime Minister. The strike has raised questions about the legitimacy of the Houthi-led government.

President of Yemen Rashad al-Alimi addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024

Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi, eight ministers killed in IAF Thursday strike

The Houthis further announced that ministers who were present were seriously and moderately injured in the strike and are receiving medical treatment. 

Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi.

Houthi PM, defense officials likely killed in IDF strike on Sanaa, Yemen

Increasing likelihood that Houthi defense minister, military chief were killed as their leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, was giving a televised speech.

A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

Israel strikes in Yemen's capital, targets area of presidential complex, missile bases

A security source confirmed to the 'Post' that Israel is carrying out airstrikes in Sanaa in response to Friday’s missile launch by the Houthis toward Israeli territory.

Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa,  August 24, 2025