Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates

Yemen fighting escalates as forces battle for Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as government-aligned forces launch counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis.

Sep 7, 2026

Civilians among at least 60 killed in Yemen as ground fighting escalates

Houthi rebel offensive against government forces on west coast leads to some of deadliest clashes in years Clashes between Yemen’s Saudi-backed government forces and the Iran-aligned Houthi rebel movement killed more than 60 people, including civilians, as the Houthis pushed forward with a military offensive on Yemen’s western coast. Twenty-six government troops and 31 Houthi fighters were killed during several hours of fighting in the country’s south-west on Saturday, medical and military sourc

Sep 5, 2026

Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates

The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade.

Sep 4, 2026

At least 100 killed as Yemen’s Houthis push towards key strait

Fighting has intensified between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces since Thursday.

Sep 4, 2026