The STC is pressuring Saudi Arabia to recognize southern independence amid internal divisions and competing regional interests.

Caught between safeguarding Gulf security and the perils of military entanglement, Egypt faces a delicate balancing act that revives memories of its 1960s Yemen intervention.

The resistance in Taiz remains undermined by fragmented military command and regional rivalries, leaving the city besieged and vulnerable to Houthi advances.

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen, while Cairo was weighing the possibility of providing direct military assistance to Saudi Arabia.

Escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have increased calls for Gulf unity, raised concerns over Iran’s role in regional instability, and highlighted the challenge of protecting Gulf security.

Between the prospect of a gradual Houthi collapse and a prolonged urban war, the decisive factor will be whether Yemen’s government can turn military superiority into lasting control.

The ultimate triumph of 'Dawn of Yemen' rests on ending fractured rule and establishing centralized authority across the liberated national territory.

Following Rashad al-Alimi’s declaration of a full-scale offensive on October 4, has Yemen just crossed the point of no return?

With Houthi attacks resuming in July 2026, Riyadh now faces a difficult balance between protecting its territory and avoiding being drawn into a full-scale war that could open multiple fronts.

Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani military leaders met in Riyadh on September 25 to discuss military coordination, intelligence sharing and the integration of their capabilities, as Riyadh seeks stronger support amid escalating Houthi attacks.

The fall of the city of Mocha—along with vast areas of the West Coast extending to Bab el-Mandeb and Mayun Island—represents one of the most critical shifts on the ground in the course of the Yemen war in years.

Saudi Arabia sought Egyptian support against Houthi threats to the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, while Egypt balanced regional coordination with avoiding direct military involvement.

The Houthis’ advance along Yemen’s western coast, their arrival at the Bab al-Mandeb area and their growing control over maritime traffic have triggered mounting concern in “Israel,” reflected in warnings from politicians, media figures, and research centers.

After government forces in yemen made gains against the Houthis with heavy Saudi airstrikes and support, their positions unexpectedly collapsed on September 9, 2026, forcing troops to withdraw and leave heavy weapons behind following a Houthi counteroffensive backed by missiles and drones.

The war in Yemen appears to be moving beyond traditional front lines, combining territorial advances with battles over communications and information, and conventional weapons with the tools of artificial intelligence.