Yemen
Egypt denounces escalating conflict following Israeli strike in Yemen
Egypt
July 21, 2024
Egypt denounces escalating conflict following Israeli strike in Yemen
Egypt on Saturday expressed its concern over Israel’s recent attack on Yemeni territory, which are further escalating already heightened tensions.…
At least 3 killed and 87 injured, Huthis say, as Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen day after Tel Aviv drone attack
Middle East
July 21, 2024
At least 3 killed and 87 injured, Huthis say, as Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen day after Tel Aviv drone attack
CNN — At least three people were killed and scores more injured in Israeli airstrikes on a Yemeni port, Huthi…
Ship attacked by Huthi rebels believed to have sunk in Red Sea
Middle East
June 20, 2024
Ship attacked by Huthi rebels believed to have sunk in Red Sea
CNN — A Greek-owned coal carrier appears to have capsized in the Red Sea days after it was struck by Iranian-backed Huthi rebels,…
US and UK carry out strikes against Huthi targets in Yemen for first time in months
Middle East
June 3, 2024
US and UK carry out strikes against Huthi targets in Yemen for first time in months
CNN — The US and UK carried out a series of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday for the first time…
PM asserts Egypt’s support for Yemen
Egypt
March 16, 2024
PM asserts Egypt’s support for Yemen
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Yemen and its legitimate government, emphasizing Cairo’s keenness to support efforts…
US drone that crashed in Yemen appears to have been shot down by Huthi missile, official says
Middle East
February 21, 2024
US drone that crashed in Yemen appears to have been shot down by Huthi missile, official says
CNN — Initial indications are that a US MQ-9 Reaper drone that crashed near Hodeidah in Yemen early Monday morning…
US and UK strike Huthi targets in Yemen one day after US strikes in Iraq and Syria
Middle East
February 4, 2024
US and UK strike Huthi targets in Yemen one day after US strikes in Iraq and Syria
CNN — The US and UK have conducted strikes on Huthi targets in Yemen from air and surface platforms, including fighter jets, with…
US sees signs Iran is worried about escalating proxy attacks amid heightened tensions
Middle East
February 1, 2024
US sees signs Iran is worried about escalating proxy attacks amid heightened tensions
CNN — US officials believe there are signs that Iranian leadership is nervous about some of the actions of its proxy groups in Iraq,…
Why Yemen’s Huthi rebels welcome conflict with the US
Middle East
February 1, 2024
Why Yemen’s Huthi rebels welcome conflict with the US
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Aden after Huthi missile attack
Middle East
January 27, 2024
Oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Aden after Huthi missile attack
CNN — An oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden is on fire after a missile attack by Yemen’s Huthi…