Yemen

Shipping traffic slows in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb plunged on Wednesday, with just three vessels crossing the key waterways as Houthi attacks and the Iran war disrupted regional trade.

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.
A ship off the port of Aden, where traffic remained steady after the Iran-aligned Houthis said their forces had carried out missile and drone strikes on Saudi oil tankers, in Aden, Yemen, July 23, 2026.

Indian vessel sinks after being struck by projectile near Yemeni waters, all seafarers rescued

Houthi activists stand on a platform against a banner depicting Houthi missiles, at an anti-Saudi rally amid an escalation with the kingdom, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 31, 2026.

Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi target at Najran airport

A ship off the port of Aden, where traffic remained steady after the Iran-aligned Houthis said their forces had carried out missile and drone strikes on Saudi oil tankers, in Aden, Yemen, July 23, 2026.

Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden, ship-tracking data shows


Yemeni forces strike Houthi-controlled Sana'a airport runway to prevent Iranian plane from landing

At the same time, the Yemeni Defense Ministry issued a statement warning that its "patience has run out," saying that it would respond to any Iranian and Houthi violations of Yemen’s airspace.

 A view of the damaged control tower of Sanaa Airport, one day after Israeli airstrikes hit the airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, December 27, 2024.

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

Iran’s envoy to the Houthis resurfaced in Sana’a as the militia pushes for a Tehran air route and signals Iran’s effort to preserve its regional axis after major losses.

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.

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.

Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen, raising fears of wider escalation

The main information on the Houthi movements comes from Al-Ain news in the UAE, which has good security sources in Yemen.

Members of Yemen's security forces stand guard as Shiite Muslims listen to a speech by Huthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Huthi being broadcasted on a giant screen during a ceremony commemorating Ashura, in Sanaa on June 25, 2026.

Houthis use Israel-Iran ceasefire to upgrade missile range, sources tell 'Post' - exclusive

The Iran-backed terror group is using the current "calm" period to improve both the range and the accuracy of their missiles, the sources told the Post.

Houthi supporters watch a televised address by the Houthi leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, as they rally to commemorate the Ashura day, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in Sanaa, Yemen June 25, 2026.

Reporter for Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV killed by car bomb in Yemen

Mohammed Aydah, a Yemeni who reported for Saudi channel Al Arabiya, was killed by a car bomb in Mukalla, in eastern Yemen.

Car of Mohammed Aydah, a Yemeni journalist at the Saudi-owned television network al-Arabiya, is pictured at the yard of a police station after an explosive device planted in the car detonated and killed him, in Mukalla, Yemen June 25, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Complex crypto networks are used to facilitate financial flow, funding Houthis' war

Analysts and local sources describe a system built on Tether, temporary wallets, weakly regulated exchanges, and cash-out networks on the ground.

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.

Israel’s long-term challenge requires strategy beyond military power in Iran rivalry - opinion

Israel has already demonstrated that it can strike Iran; the harder task is building the coalition needed to outlast it.

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Eyal Wahab reconnects with Yemenite heritage at Jerusalem’s Hullegeb festival

From rock fan to cultural ambassador, Eyal Wahab has turned his Yemenite roots into a vibrant musical career.

Eyal Wahab makes a habit of creating musical instruments from discarded objects.

How Houthis militarized Ibb province in Yemen into their armed camp - analysis

While Hezbollah and Hamas have suffered blows, the Assad regime has fallen, and militias in Iraq are under pressure, the Houthis remain steadfast in Yemen.

HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September. Iran has reportedly lost control of the Houthis, the writer notes.