Houthis deny Mecca drone attack

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Houthis of launching a drone at Islam's holiest city on Wednesday. The Houthis immediately rejected the claim as a "worn-out lie."

“a worn-out lie that has been used before and no longer fools anyone”

Saudi Arabia retaliates with airstrikes

The Saudi-led coalition launched 40 airstrikes on Wednesday targeting Taiz, Marib, and Hodeidah provinces. Over 450 strikes have been fired in the past week.

Houthis claim they shot down fighter jet

The Houthi military spokesman said the group shot down a Saudi fighter jet and targeted a Saudi air base and oil facility in Yanbu.

Mecca residents report panic and alerts

Residents received phone alerts warning of an attack. One person said they saw people panicking and running to windows, though life remained normal overall.

“saw a few people panicking, running to the window to see what happened”

Muslim world condemns alleged attack

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, representing 57 Muslim countries, condemned the "heinous attacks." Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Pakistan also voiced outrage.

Houthis control Yemen's Red Sea coast

Last week, the Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital shipping route for Saudi oil exports.

Maritime blockade threatens global shipping

The Houthis declared a maritime blockade on Saudi ships in the Red Sea. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President al-Sisi called for free navigation in the waterway.

Yemen's civil war reignites after dormancy

Yemen's conflict has been largely dormant since 2022, but fighting flared in July when Houthis launched a large-scale offensive against government forces.

Over 100,000 displaced by renewed fighting

The United Nations reports that more than 100,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to the renewed conflict in Yemen.

Government forces battle near Saudi border

Yemeni government forces are clashing with Houthis near the Saudi border, fighting for control of Al-Labanat camp to clear a path toward Al-Hazm, 50 kilometres away.

Trump declines Saudi request for intervention

US media reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested US military intervention from President Donald Trump, but was turned down.

US provides intelligence support instead

While declining direct intervention, a US military task force is working to enhance intelligence-sharing and planning assistance for Saudi forces.

Houthis deny threat to non-Saudi shipping

The Houthis insist there is no threat to navigation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait except for Saudi vessels, but any attacks are likely to deter shippers.