Red Sea port city of Yemen, historically Mocha’s principal export hub
Iran-aligned Houthi forces have launched sustained missile and drone strikes on government military camps and populated areas in Marib and Hadramawt, killing dozens of government soldiers and at least two civilians and injuring many more. Saudi-led coalition officials have warned they will not accept a Houthi takeover of Marib and say cross‑border attacks have wounded civilians in Najran.
A new wave of Houthi strikes targets Yemeni government sites and Red Sea shipping, raising fears of a broader return to civil conflict. The attacks follow a series of cross-border strikes and a blockade threat that has intensified regional security concerns.
Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Red Sea coast have intensified, striking Mocha and al-Makha ports as government forces and militants trade strikes across Marib, Taiz and the western coast. The violence threatens shipping lanes, raises regional tensions, and risks drawing in regional powers as talks for a ceasefire stall.
Clashes between Yemen's government forces and Houthi rebels have intensified across Taiz and Hodeidah, with the Bab al-Mandab chokepoint at risk as both sides push for strategic coastal gains. Dozens of combatants and civilians have been killed in the latest fighting, and thousands have been displaced.
The Houthi movement has expanded its control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including Mokha and surrounding areas, raising concerns over shipping routes through Bab al-Mandab. The fighting has drawn in regional powers and threatens global oil supplies as the conflict tests Yemen’s government and international diplomacy.
President Donald Trump has said the US war with Iran will end immediately after the November midterm elections and has predicted oil prices will tumble once voting is over. His comments have come as Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel, attacks around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified and US gas and diesel prices have risen.
Saudi officials have reported that air defences intercepted ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh, Taif and the Red Sea port of Yanbu after Houthi forces have seized Red Sea coast positions and tightened control of the Bab al‑Mandeb. Saudi civil defence has issued and later lifted alerts; there are no immediate confirmed civilian casualties.
The Houthis have expanded their control toward Bab al-Mandeb, with clashes intensifying as the group seizes Perim Island and Mocha, challenging Yemeni authorities and heightening global shipping concerns. Washington has rejected direct military action but is providing intelligence and non-kinetic support while urging coalition coordination.
Houthi advances along Yemen’s coast and the capture of Mocha put Bab el-Mandeb at risk. The United States faces political pressure as it weighs whether to intervene, while Saudi Arabia seeks to protect Red Sea shipping amid Iran-linked disruptions.
Djibouti is grappling with a surge in arrivals of Yemen-bound refugees, with thousands arriving by sea as fighting in Yemen drives displacement. Officials warn the pace risks straining the Horn of Africa nation’s limited resources while international agencies mobilise aid and support.
The Houthis have extended their presence along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, threatening Bab al-Mandeb's vital shipping lane. Iran signals willingness to support talks; the Yemeni government vows a broader offensive to retake captured areas. Global oil markets react as shipping risks rise and regional tensions intensify.
The Houthis have expanded their control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, capturing Mocha and advancing toward Bab al-Mandab. Government forces are reorganising and launching counterattacks, while regional dynamics intensify as Iran-backed groups challenge Saudi-led authorities. Displacement continues and the Bab al-Mandab Strait remains a focal point for global shipping.
Houthi forces have seized islands and ports on Yemen's Red Sea coast, taken control of access to the Bab al‑Mandeb strait and stepped up missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. Saudi air defences have said they have intercepted incoming drones and missiles while shipping and global oil routes have been disrupted and prices have risen.
The Houthis have intensified their grip on Yemen’s western coast, pushing into Mocha and nearby Red Sea fronts. Displacement has surged, with tens of thousands fleeing to camps in Yemen and neighboring Djibouti as major shipping routes face heightened risk. The humanitarian outlook remains dire with millions needing aid.
The United States has signalled it will avoid direct military action in Yemen while expanding intelligence and support to Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have seized the Perim island and advanced toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening global shipping. Washington is prioritising Iran and the Strait of Hormuz while urging regional stability.
Saudi Arabia has faced an intensified campaign of drone and missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis since July, and the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed in August has prompted Pakistan and Turkiye to discuss defensive support. Britain has approved time-limited refuelling for Saudi jets and the three allies are meeting to decide collective steps as attacks continue.
The Yemen conflict has intensified as Houthi rebels clash with Saudi-backed government forces near the Kahboub Mountains, while Western powers weigh involvement. The UK agrees to defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi aircraft, and the US has not signaled any direct military engagement. Civilians are bearing the heaviest toll amid strategic moves around the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Yemen faces renewed violence as Houthi advances push fronts toward Taiz and Mocha. Displacement rises, aid routes tighten, and prices surge as government forces and Houthis contend for control along the Red Sea coast and hinterlands.
Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced a major military campaign to retake territory from the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition say they have pushed into Red Sea coastal areas, including around Dhubab and Mokha, while the Houthis report strikes on Saudi oil sites and gains around Taiz. The offensive has intensified fighting and displacement since August.
The Saudi-led coalition-backed government is retaking towns near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait amid a broader offensive. Houthis have pushed into Taiz and other western areas, with air support and thousands of troops involved. The operation follows recent gains by the Houthis and marks a renewed phase in Yemen’s civil war.
The latest batch of reports indicates the United States has told the Pentagon to be ready for the possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran. The move could involve large-scale strikes on energy, infrastructure and nuclear targets and may occur before the U.S. midterm elections. Trump insists he will not attack Iran before the elections while officials say preparations are advancing; Iran and its allies are on high alert as regional tensions escalate.
The Yemen conflict has intensified as government forces report major advances against the Houthis, with strikes targeting key sites near the Bab al-Mandeb strait and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport. The clashes are spreading to multiple fronts, raising fears of a broader regional escalation.
A series of Houthi missile and drone strikes has struck Saudi airports this week, including a deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International that has killed and wounded dozens and forced prolonged airport closures. Saudi and allied forces are mounting counter‑operations in Yemen while global leaders have condemned the assaults and airlines have suspended flights.