Houthi

Houthi Naval Blockade Declared on Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthi forces have declared a full naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, announcing the immediate enforcement of a maritime embargo and striking Aramco oil facilities along the Red Sea coast. The declaration, framed by Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree as retaliation for nearly 12 years of land, sea and air siege imposed on Yemen, marks a...

Military Realignment and Territorial Control in Yemen

The geopolitical landscape in Yemen is currently characterised by a complex division of territorial control between the Ansar Allah faction (hereinafter: Houthis) and the Presidential Leadership Council (hereinafter: PLC). Recent military movements suggest that the PLC, supported by regional partners, is consolidating its forces for a potential offensive to reclaim strategic positions held by Houthi forces since...

Yemen Announces Dismantling of Spy Network Amid Warnings of ‘Inevitable’ Conflict with Israel

SANAA, Yemen – Houthi-led authorities in Yemen have announced the capture of a major spy network. The authorities allege the network was jointly operated by United States of America (hereinafter: USA), Israeli and Saudi intelligence agencies (ILKHA). This announcement of a domestic security operation was made concurrently with a “general mobilization” of allied tribes in...