Yahya Saree

Yemen's Houthis launched a drone attack on an Aramco refinery in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia, in response to Saudi drones breaching Yemen’s airspace over Hajjah and Saada. Separately, Iran demanded that the United States must correct its behavior and lift sanctions before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is actively focused on boosting munitions production amid depleted advanced missile interceptor stockpiles.

U.S. and Qatari officials report progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with draft agreement language circulated. The U.S. has nearly depleted its stockpile of long-range missiles during the conflict with Iran, raising concerns about deterrence capabilities. A projectile attack on an Indian-flagged vessel near Yemen, attributed to the Houthis, and suspected Iranian cyberattacks on U.S. water utilities were also reported.

Yemeni forces reported forcing eight Saudi Arabian oil tankers to reroute toward the Cape of Good Hope. The Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson, Yahya Saree, stated the country would continue its blockade of Saudi targets and strike Saudi vessels 'whenever and wherever possible'.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced the downing of a Saudi reconnaissance drone in Yemen's Saada airspace, claiming it was conducting hostile operations. The group stated it will continue to protect Yemen's sovereignty and respond to violations.

Yemen’s Houthis claimed they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker named NCC Ghazal in the Red Sea, alleging it violated their maritime blockade and ignored warning calls. The Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated the ship was 'forced to turn back'.

Saudi Aramco closed its Jazan refinery after a Houthi attack damaged the facility, disrupting operations at a 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery. The attack damaged the refinery’s gasification complex and storage area, with repairs expected to resume operations by August 15. A Houthi spokesperson confirmed strikes on Jazan and Yanbu facilities, escalating regional tensions.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed targeting Saudi oil transport sites connecting eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea hub of Yanbu. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree cited Saudi drone incursions into Yemeni airspace as the reason. Saudi state oil company Aramco did not immediately comment.

The Houthis in Yemen have escalated tensions by threatening a maritime embargo against Saudi ports, responding to Saudi attacks on Sanaa International Airport. This follows the reopening of direct flights between Yemen and Iran, which Saudi Arabia viewed as a red line. The conflict risks disrupting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical oil and gas transit route, as Saudi Arabia shifts exports from Hormuz to the Red Sea.

Houthis, an Iran-backed group, launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure, targeting supply and transport points in eastern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones from Iran-backed groups in Iraq and demanded Iraq prevent its territory from being used for such attacks.

The Houthis claimed to have downed a Saudi reconnaissance drone over northwest Yemen, which they stated was Turkish-made. This follows their reported attack on Saudi oil facilities the previous day.

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.

The Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced that two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, were targeted for violating a blockade decision. The US is reported to have continued attacks on Iran.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the group targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, alleging the vessels violated a ban. Saudi state media confirmed one tanker was struck, causing a fire at its bow, but stated all crew members aboard Encelia were safe.

Houthi rebels in Yemen announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia as retaliation for the bombing of Sanaa Airport. The embargo is linked to tensions amid the US war on Iran, threatening global petroleum supplies.

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, targeting the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical global shipping route, in retaliation for a blockade and an attack on Sanaa International Airport. The move threatens to escalate regional tensions and disrupt 12% of world trade passing through the strait.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in response to an attack on Sanaa Airport. The embargo, described as 'an eye for an eye,' follows recent strikes on Sanaa International Airport and Abha airport in Saudi Arabia, threatening a 2022 truce. The move could pressure Saudi Arabia as it relies on its East-West Pipeline to export oil amid the Strait of Hormuz being under Iranian control.

Yemen's Houthi group claimed to have shot down a Saudi Arabian surveillance aircraft over Al-Bayda Governorate. The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, stated the aircraft was a Wing Loong II reconnaissance model conducting hostile missions at dawn.

Yemen’s Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control, breaking a four-year truce. Saudi Arabia intercepted the missiles and called the Houthi militia 'terrorist.'

Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in response to Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport. The UN Security Council expressed concern over potential escalation, while the Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen reported intercepting Houthi missiles. Tensions have risen following the UAE's withdrawal from Yemen earlier this year.

The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen condemned Saudi Arabia for airstrikes on Sana'a airport, threatening retaliatory attacks and signaling a potential resumption of war. The Houthis, which control northern Yemen, accused Saudi Arabia of violating Yemen's sovereignty, while Iran condemned the strike as a breach of law.

Yemen's Saudi-backed government claimed responsibility for targeting Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of ending a de-escalation phase and launched attacks. The escalation threatens to collapse a 2022 truce, with both sides issuing retaliatory warnings.

Yemen's Houthis claim Saudi Arabia bombed Sanaa International Airport, ending a de-escalation phase and vowing retaliation. They accuse Riyadh of violating the 2022 ceasefire agreement, while Saudi authorities have not commented. The Houthis also allege Saudi Arabia hindered a Red Cross aircraft at the airport.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Saudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport, with the Yemeni government stating the strikes aimed to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi delegation had attended the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, and the rebels alleged Saudi Arabia ended a de-escalation phase with the attack.

Yemen’s defense ministry targeted Sanaa International Airport runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi group, controlling Sanaa, accused Saudi Arabia of the attack and vowed retaliation, while the Yemeni government, based in Aden, claimed responsibility.

Yemen's Houthis declared Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea as military targets, banning Israeli maritime navigation. The military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that any Israeli-linked movement in the region would be engaged, and claimed an attack on a sensitive target in Jaffa.