Dozens Killed in Yemen Airport Bombing, Reportedly by Iran-Backed Houthis
A series of explosions killed at least 22 people at the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Wednesday.
Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi
Senior Yemeni Commander Claims Government Is Winning the Civil War
General Nasser al-Dhaybani, a senior commander for Yemen’s internationally recognized but deposed government, predicted in an interview with Sky News on Monday that the government is winning the brutal four-year Yemeni civil war, and could recapture the capital city of Sanaa from Iran-backed Houthi insurgents very soon.
Houthis Make Overtures to Saudi Arabia, Tell Iran to Stay Out of Yemen
There are signs the Houthi insurgents in Yemen might be talking with Saudi Arabia about ending the year-long civil war, including an encouraging prisoner transfer and the Houthis asking their patrons in Iran to back away from the conflict.
Yemen: President Claims 85% of Territory Recaptured from Houthis
Yemen’s internationally-recognized President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi claimed 85 percent of the territory seized by Iran-backed Houthi insurgents, and forces loyal to previous president Ali Abdullah Saleh, has been recaptured.
Yemen: Islamic State Bombs Presidential Residence
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a bomb attack aimed at the presidential residence in Aden, Yemen, on Thursday. Reports say that up to 11 people were killed in the blast and at least 20 wounded.
Saudis Shoot Down Scud Missile Fired from Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s air force intercepted a Scud missile launched from Yemen Saturday night, according to the Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Yemeni rebels known as Houthis and their allies.
Yemen Cease Fire Instantly Violated by Saudi Airstrikes, Houthi Shelling
The much-touted seven-day cease fire in Yemen began on Tuesday afternoon and lasted maybe an hour, before there were reports of both Saudi warplanes dropping bombs on Houthi insurgents, and the Houthis shelling a loyalist stronghold. Naturally, each side blames the other for breaking the agreement.
Yemen Awaits Cease-Fire Monday Followed by Switzerland Peace Talks
A week-long cease-fire in Yemen’s civil war is scheduled to begin on Monday, followed on Tuesday by peace talks in Switzerland brokered by the United Nations.
Saudi Prince Deletes Tweet Offering Bentleys to Pilots Fighting in Yemen
Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal has come under fire after a tweet appeared on his official account in which he promised to gift a Bentley vehicle to every Saudi pilot conducting airstrikes against Shiite Houthi targets in Yemen. The tweet was swiftly deleted, and Saudi media claimed it was the product of a “hack.”
Saudi Coalition Ends ‘Decisive Storm,’ Commences ‘Operation Restoring Hope’ in Yemen
Saudi officials announced Tuesday that their U.S.-backed, Sunni coalition is implementing the next phase of its plan to restore Yemen’s recognized president to power.
$10 Million Bounty Placed on Houthi Leader in Yemen
The Iran-backed Houthi insurgents who took over Yemen tried putting a $100,000 bounty on the head of recently deposed President Abd Mansour Hadi, who has been forced to flee the country. Vocativ reports that considerably larger rewards have now been posted for the capture of Houthi leader Abdel Malik al-Houthi and the previous president of Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh, who has thrown in with the rebels.
Houthi Leader to United Arab Coalition: Yemen Will Be a ‘Graveyard of Invaders’
Iran-backed Houthi rebels vow to transform Yemen into a “graveyard of invaders” if the Saudi Arabia-led airstrikes are followed by a ground offensive.
World View: Nigeria’s Boko Haram Terrorists Spread Into Cameroon
Nigeria’s Boko Haram terrorists spread into Cameroon; Major escalation in fighting in Yemen; Israel on alert after Iran confirms its general was killed by Israel
