The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

Saudi-led coalition launches deadly air raids in Yemen’s Sanaa

Over a dozen people killed in the Yemeni capital a day after a suspected Houthi attack killed three people in the UAE.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2022

Satellite photos show aftermath of Abu Dhabi oil site attack

Satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press appear to show the aftermath of a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

US Vows to Hold Houthi Militias Accountable for UAE Attack

The United States condemned Monday's drone strike on Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias, and vowed to hold them accountable for the "terrorist attack" that left three people dead. "The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with the UAE and international partners to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Saudi, Abu Dhabi Crown Princes Discuss Regional Affairs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held telephone talks on Monday with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. Their discussions focused on regional affairs and issues of common interest. The Saudi Crown Prince expressed his condemnation of the flagrant terrorist…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Around 20 killed in deadliest coalition strikes on Yemen's Sanaa since 2019

Air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi group on the capital Sanaa killed at least 20 people overnight, including civilians, Houthi media and residents said, in one of its deadliest attacks since 2019.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2022

Saudi-led coalition air strikes target Yemen’s Houthi rebels after Abu Dhabi attack

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi insurgents said Monday it had launched air strikes targeting the rebel-held capital Sanaa following a deadly attack against Abu Dhabi that killed three and was claimed by the rebels.

France 24 · Jan 17, 2022

What is behind the Houthi attacks in the UAE?

The UAE, a member of the Saudi-led coalition fighting the rebels, has largely avoided the Houthi firing line until now.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2022

Yemen Condemns Houthi Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia, UAE

Yemen strongly condemned on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for launching armed drones at Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, describing the development as an "unprecedented" escalation. The systematic terrorist attacks and the deliberate targeting of civilians demonstrates the extent to which the Houthis have disregard to international humanitarian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022

Drone strikes on UAE kill 3; Yemeni fighters claim responsibility

Iran-backed Yemeni fighters said they launched drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates that caused explosions and a fire on the outskirts of the capital Abu Dhabi and left three people dead, ratcheting up tensions in the critical oil-exporting region.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2022

Latest updates: Houthi rebels warn of further attacks on UAE

News from January 17: Houthis say attacks in Abu Dhabi involved five ballistic missiles and several drones.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2022