Jizan
Coverage of Jizan in the Nexus archive.
- Houthis consider imposing fees for Red Sea passage: Report
Yemen's Houthis are considering imposing fees on maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb gateway, according to a Reuters report. Saudi Arabia has used this route as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked for US-allied vessels since March. The Houthis recently attacked a Saudi tanker, and the potential fees could pressure the Trump administration to end its war on Iran.
- U.S. forgoes strikes on Iran, but conflict escalates in the Red Sea
The U.S. decided against striking Iran, while Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, causing a smoke plume in Jizan.
- US pauses nightly Iran strikes, as Houthis clash with Saudis
The US has paused nightly strikes on Iran, raising questions about President Trump’s strategy amid intensified clashes between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia. Houthi rebels claimed they attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, but Saudi authorities have not confirmed the attacks.
- Houthis target Saudi oil over Red Sea front
Houthis targeted a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jizan, causing smoke as shown in a verified social media video. The attack occurred amid tensions over the Red Sea front.
- As Trump mulls Iran escalation, Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants attacked Saudi oil installations in Jizan and Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Saudi-backed forces retaliated with bombings against the Houthis as the Gulf conflict escalated.
- Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil sites
The Houthis claimed attacks on two Aramco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia's Jizan and Yanbu, citing retaliation for airstrikes on Hodeidah port and Kamaran Island. They vowed to maintain a blockade on Saudi-linked shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait in response to a Saudi blockade on Yemen and an attack on Sanaa's international airport. Saudi airstrikes reportedly killed Houthi members, including missile-launch experts, in Marib and al-Jawf provinces.
- Saudi Arabia downs missiles fired from Yemen
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen, targeting oil refineries in Yanbu. The Greek-operated air defense system downed the missiles, and Saudi authorities issued warnings to residents in Jizan and Yanbu following Yemen's Houthi group's threat to retaliate.
- Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as Middle East conflict deepens
Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia's Jizan city, retaliating against Saudi attacks on Houthi targets in Hodeida. The conflict has expanded amid regional tensions, including Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.
- Three alerts later, Saudi authorities say Yanbu 'danger passed'
Saudi authorities confirmed the danger in Yanbu Governorate has passed after issuing three alerts. Yemen's Houthis claimed a missile strike caused fires in Jizan, while the Saudi-led coalition reported hitting Houthi sites targeting Red Sea shipping. A Yemeni security source identified Hodeida naval base and Kamaran island military camp as Saudi attack targets.
- Houthis claim missile attack on southern Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Jizan city via their Telegram media. Saudi Arabia issued alerts to Jizan and Yanbu residents, while the Houthi Foreign Ministry accused Saudi Arabia of attacking Hodeidah's Telecommunications Corporation facilities, vowing retaliation.