The internationally recognised Yemeni government leads the state amid ongoing Yemen conflict, facing Houthi attacks and regional escalation.
Yemen’s Houthis have escalated tensions by declaring a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in response to attacks on Sanaa airport. The move follows recent strikes and missile exchanges with Saudi forces, risking a broader regional confrontation that could disrupt global oil flows via the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Saudi Arabia launches a defensive, coalition-led effort to secure Red Sea shipping routes as Houthi attacks and US-Iran tensions threaten freedom of navigation. The alliance aims to coordinate intelligence, exercises, and joint operations across signatories, with a focus on protecting vital energy corridors and maritime trade.
Houthis have launched repeated drone, missile and naval strikes that have damaged Yemen’s Mocha port, killed dozens and forced the port’s suspension. The group has claimed a drone hit on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery and renewed attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al‑Mandeb, while Yemeni government forces have mounted counter‑attacks across multiple fronts.
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.
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.
Saudi authorities have said they have intercepted a Houthi-launched drone south of Mecca and have called the attempt a "red line" because it targeted Islam's holiest sites. Regional capitals and Muslim organisations have condemned the strikes on Saudi cities and infrastructure, and analysts warn the attacks will raise pressure on shipping routes and global energy supplies.
The Iran-backed Houthis have seized key Red Sea assets and threaten to target American ships if the United States intervenes in Yemen. Washington is focusing on Iran and regional stability, while Saudi strikes and Houthi advances raise alarms about oil routes and international shipping.
The Red Sea conflict has intensified as Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi air power, press to retake Sanaa and secure Bab al-Mandeb. The Houthis have escalated missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets, while the U.S. supports allies with intelligence and targeting data but is not yet engaging in kinetic strikes.
Russian strikes and drone attacks have hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. The attacks target the Kyiv Academy of Sciences and other infrastructure, killing and injuring civilians. Kyiv says the assault marks a new level in Moscow’s campaign, with jet-powered drones proving harder to intercept.
Civilians in Yemen are fleeing renewed fighting along the Red Sea coast. Since early September, the conflict has driven thousands from their homes, with camps reporting scarce food and shelter as aid deliveries face road blocks and security risks. UNICEF and WHO report rising casualties and injuries amid intensified assaults on government-held territory.
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 Iran-backed Houthis have claimed new strikes against Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and military sites as fighting in Yemen widens. Saudi forces say they are intercepting missiles north of Riyadh, while ground and air operations on Yemen’s western coast intensify. The conflict risks disrupting regional shipping routes amid a broader regional confrontation.
Missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport as fighting intensifies along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The attack forced a flight from Cairo to divert to Jeddah, prompting international concern as displaced people face mounting humanitarian needs amid a widening confrontation.
Saudi authorities have reported attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid airports on 6–7 October. The strikes have killed at least three foreign residents and wounded dozens; Houthi forces have claimed responsibility and the Saudi-led coalition has launched air strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen in retaliation.