Houthis raise over $100k for Lebanese Hezbollah
The Houthi’s fundraising campaign ended earlier this week. Today, the Houthi-ran Sam FM radio station reported that the group raised over $100,000 for Lebanese Hezbollah.
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Yemen’s Houthis claim drone strikes on Saudi pipeline
The confirmed use of armed drones to target major oil pipelines deep within Saudi Arabia represents a major increase in the Houthis capabilities.
Iraqi Shia militia ‘willing to send fighters to Yemen’
The Secretary-General of Kata’ib Sayyid al Shuhada, an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, said he is a “soldier” of Abdel Malek al Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement.
IRGC network eulogizes slain top Yemeni Houthi official
Several groups within the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps network have eulogized Saleh al Sammad, the political leader of Yemen’s Houthis.
Yemen’s Saleh killed by former allies
The assassination of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh follows a strain in the opportunistic cooperation between his forces and the Houthis.
Yemeni Houthis release video of missile launch on Saudi oil refinery
Saturday’s launch shows that ballistic missiles launched from Houthi-held territory in Yemen continue to be a threat to Saudi Arabia and the wider area.
Resolving the Conflict in Yemen: U.S. Interests, Risks, and Policy
On March 9, Thomas Joscelyn testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The hearing, “Resolving the Conflict in Yemen: U.S. Interests, Risks, and Policy,” was called to explore the political dynamics of the ongoing war in Yemen, as well as the roles played by foreign actors and al Qaeda.
US Treasury continues to target AQAP’s financial network
The US Treasury Department announced the designations of two “key facilitators” for Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) today. A charity that is really a “front organization” for AQAP and has collected funds from Gulf businessmen was also designated. Treasury has systematically targeted AQAP’s support network throughout the year and today’s announcement is part of a series of related moves.
US strikes three radar sites in Houthi-controlled part of Yemen
The US military launched missile strikes on three radar sites in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. The strikes came in response to two attacks on the USS Mason earlier this week. The Houthis’ insurgency in Yemen is backed by Iran and has greatly complicated US counterterrorism efforts.
Hamza bin Laden calls for regime change in Saudi Arabia
Hamza bin Laden, Osama’s son, criticizes Saudi Arabia’s intervention in Yemen in a newly released audio message. Hamza claims that the Saudi campaign has aided Houthi rebels by interfering in Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s war against them. He calls on Muslims to overthrow the Saudi government.
Al Qaeda seizes town, provincial capital in southern Yemen
Al Qaeda’s official branch in Yemen took control of Zinjibar, the provincial capital of Abyan, and Jaar. The two towns were previously under al Qaeda control between May 2011 and the summer of 2012.
AQAP shows fighting in strategic Yemeni city in new video
In the midst of fighting between a Saudi-led coalition and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has been able to capitalize on the chaos and gain territory in Yemen.
Gulf states pay price for intervention against Houthis in Yemen
The Houthis have destroyed several armored vehicles, including US-supplied M1 Abrams tanks, while battling Saudi and Emirati troops.
Saudi-led air strikes hit Yemeni capital, ships shell Aden-residents
Saudi-led air strikes hit Yemeni capital, ships shell Aden-residents
Yemen rebels demand complete end to attacks, seek talks
Yemen rebels demand complete end to attacks, seek talks
Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemen despite calling off air campaign
Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemen despite calling off air campaign.
Saudi-led coalition batters Yemen with intense raids
Saudi-led coalition batters Yemen with intense raids
Analysis: Iranian Reactions to Operation Decisive Storm
As Operation Decisive Storm got underway, Iranian outlets, analysts, and elites all prepared to frame the conflict between the Shiite Houthis in Yemen and the 10-member coalition as part of the larger Saudi-Iranian cold war. Such zero-sum statements indicate that any set-back for the coalition will be a win for Iran.
Apparent airstrike kills scores at UN refugee camp in northern Yemen
Apparent airstrike kills scores at UN refugee camp in northern Yemen
Saudi Arabia, allies launch air campaign in Yemen against Houthi fighters | Reuters
Saudi Arabia, allies launch air campaign in Yemen against Houthi fighters
Hadi forces check Houthi push towards Yemen’s Aden
Hadi forces check Houthi push towards Yemen’s Aden
US military, diplomatic personnel quit Yemen as country descends into civil war
US military advisors based at Al Anad Air Base have been withdrawn after AQAP briefly took control of a nearby city. The advisors were at the forefront in battling al Qaeda’s branch in Yemen.
Yemen’s Shiite rebels threaten to arrest, charge ministers – US News
Yemen’s Shiite rebels threaten to arrest, charge ministers
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Clashes between Shi’ite Houthis and Sunnis in Yemen leave 26 dead
Houthis
Yemen rebels seize US Embassy vehicles as diplomats flee
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Houthi rebels in Yemen say they intend to form a new government
Influential AQAP ideologue killed in US drone strike
Harith bin Ghazi al Nadhari, a senior sharia official in al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, was killed in a US drone strike on Jan. 31. Al Qaeda had consistently elevated Nadhari’s media profile, meaning he was considered a key ideologue for the global organization.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Chart: Yemen’s chaos, explained
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Some counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen frozen for now – US officials
Houthis
Houthis welcome Yemeni president’s concessions but gunmen remain