Rashad al-Alimi is Yemen's top political figure in the internationally recognized government, leading security and political coordination as a key architect of the country’s governance amid ongoing conflict.
Yemen's Houthi movement has declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, saying it will close the Bab al‑Mandab to Saudi vessels in retaliation for a reported Saudi blockade of Houthi ports and last week's strikes on Sanaa airport. The announcement has raised fears of renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping and wider disruption to oil routes that already bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Yemeni authorities have moved to resume crude exports from Hadramout and Al-Dhabba ports, directing revenues toward salaries and services. Security forces are tightening patrols around oil facilities and transport routes amid rising tensions with the STC and ongoing clashes with the Houthis. Officials warn that resuming exports will require robust protection for pipelines and ports, and that trust from buyers hinges on sustained security.
Tensions in the Red Sea have intensified as Houthis escalate maritime attacks and a blockade against Saudi-linked shipping. Attacks target vessels, widen regional confrontation, and threaten global energy routes amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
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.
The Houthis have targeted civilian and energy facilities in southern Saudi cities, injuring dozens. A coalition spokesperson has condemned the attacks as dangerous and vowed to take all necessary measures to deter the group amid renewed hostilities near Bab al-Mandeb.
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.
The government has widened military fronts across Taiz, Marib, Al-Jawf and Bayda in a renewed push against the Houthis. Officials say the army is coordinating multi-front operations to retake Sanaa and defend key provinces, with concerns mounting over civilian casualties and humanitarian needs.
The Iran-aligned Houthis have seized the Red Sea coast, tightening their hold on Bab al-Mandeb and triggering a humanitarian crisis. Displacement inside Yemen has surpassed 100,000, with thousands fleeing by sea to Djibouti. UNHCR and IOM warn of severe funding gaps as civilian needs rise.
The Iran-aligned Houthis have seized Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, triggering new displacement, threatening global trade, and drawing international calls for an immediate halt to hostilities. The UN warns of a funding shortfall as more than 130,000 Yemenis are displaced and tens of thousands seek refuge by sea.
Yemeni government forces say they are repelling Houthi attacks on Taiz and the Bab al-Mandeb coast while calling for mobilization and offering amnesty to defectors. The Houthis claim advances along western Yemen, including Mocha, and regional powers weigh in as the conflict intensifies and aid agencies warn of mounting humanitarian toll.
The Houthis have intensified missiles and drone attacks as a Saudi-led coalition resumes a major offensive in Yemen. The operation aims to retake Sanaa and safeguard Red Sea access, while the U.S. has provided intelligence but is not engaging in direct combat. France and other allies are expanding defensive support to Saudi Arabia, while France insists its help remains strictly defensive.
Yemen's Houthi forces have intensified missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia. Saudi air defences have intercepted drones and ballistic missiles toward Riyadh, Khamis Mushayt and other targets. Yemen's armed forces say they are stepping up strikes to restore state authority amid regional security concerns.
Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced a military campaign to retake territory held by the Iran-backed Houthis after the group seized the Red Sea coast and cut the main supply road to Taiz. The Houthis have reported drone and missile strikes on Saudi Aramco sites while fighting continues around Taiz and along key coastal routes.