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.
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US drones target AQAP near eastern stronghold in Yemen
The US continues to target al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s network in the eastern city of Mukallah. The city fell to AQAP in April.
New AQAP leader renews allegiance to the ‘beloved father,’ Ayman al Zawahiri
Qasim al Raymi, the new head of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), reaffirms his allegiance to Ayman al Zawahiri in a newly-released audio message. It is al Raymi’s first message as AQAP’s emir.
Ban Ki-Moon shakes hands with alleged al Qaeda emir
The United Nations Secretary General greeted ‘Abd al Wahhab al Humayqani at Geneva for peace talks in his capacity as a member of the Yemeni government in exile’s delegation. The US listed Humayqani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and described him as al Qaeda’s emir for Al Baydah province in Yemen as well as a financier, recruiter, attack planner, and ideologue.
AQAP executes alleged ‘spies’ blamed for leaders’ deaths
AQAP executed two men on a beach in Mukallah after accusing them of serving as spies for the US and Saudi Arabia. According to jihadists on social media, the two men helped locate AQAP leaders killed in drone strikes this year. The Long War Journal cannot independently verify these claims.
AQAP emir rumored killed in latest drone strike in Yemen
Reports of the death of Nasir al Wuhayshi, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s emir and al Qaeda’s general manager, are unconfirmed. The US launched a drone strike in Hadramout province last week.
US reportedly kills Ansar al Sharia official in drone strike in Yemen
A US drone strike reportedly killed Ma’moun Abdulhamid Hatem, an AQAP and Ansar al Sharia official who supported the Islamic State, yesterday in Yemen. His purported death has not been confirmed by the group.
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
Islamic State shot and beheaded 30 people in Libya: video
Islamic State shot and beheaded 30 people in Libya: video
Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemen despite calling off air campaign
Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemen despite calling off air campaign.
Yemeni militiamen say captured two Iranian officers in Aden
Yemeni militiamen say captured two Iranian officers in Aden
Pakistan declines Saudi call for armed support in Yemen fight
Pakistan declines Saudi call for armed support in Yemen fight
Saudi-led coalition batters Yemen with intense raids
Saudi-led coalition batters Yemen with intense raids
Yemen’s Aden suffers amid clashes, aid deliveries delayed
Yemen's Aden suffers amid clashes, aid deliveries delayed
Al Qaeda franchise in Yemen exploits chaos to rebuild, officials say
Al Qaeda franchise in Yemen exploits chaos to rebuild, officials say
Yemen tribal forces say will retake Mukalla from al Qaeda
Yemen tribal forces say will retake Mukalla from al Qaeda
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.
Rebels seize key parts of Yemen’s 3rd largest city, Taiz
Rebels seize key parts of Yemen’s 3rd largest city, Taiz
Analysis: Why AQAP quickly denied any connection to mosque attacks
The Islamic State’s attacks on Houthi civilians are part of a deliberate strategy. AQAP tries to avoid such operations, but the permissibility of deliberately killing Shiite civilians is still debated in jihadist circles.
Lawmaker questions Dunford on Yemen embassy evacuation
Lawmaker questions Dunford on Yemen embassy evacuation
Pentagon loses track of $500 million in weapons, equipment given to Yemen
Pentagon loses track of $500 million in weapons, equipment given to Yemen
Yemen’s Houthis free prime minister from house arrest
Yemen’s Houthis free prime minister from house arrest
Yemen’s Army pushes al Qaeda militants out of southern city
Yemen's Army pushes al Qaeda militants out of southern city
Yemen
An Iranian diplomat who has been held hostage since July 2013 has been freed and has returned to Iran. Iranian officials claimed he was freed in a military operation, but Yemeni officials claimed he was released as part of a prisoner swap. Houthis seized control of the National Dialogue headquarters in Sana’a and demanded former […]
Iranian ‘operation’ in Yemen frees kidnapped diplomat
Iranian 'operation' in Yemen frees kidnapped diplomat