Houthis – The Diplomatic Envoy

U.S. Launches Sanctions Against Houthi Financers

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 Drew Starbuck 0 Comments U.S., Yemen, Houthis, Conflict

On February 23, the United States took a major step in supporting allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates by announcing sanctions against key members of an international financing network accused of diverting funds for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, reports The Independent. The sanctions were launched in response to recent conflict escalation by the Houthis, who have launched an increasing number of missile and drone strikes against Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

October 2020 International News 2020 Middle East

Yemen and Houthi Talks Showcase First Step Towards Peace

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 Christiana Mones 0 Comments Peace talks, Iran, Yemen, Houthis, Saudi Arabia, War

After 10 days of intense negotiation, the Yemeni government coalition and Houthi rebels have agreed to release over 1,000 prisoners. The war between the two parties began in 2014, when a Houthi-led rebel group, backed by Iran, took control of the northern and western regions of Yemen, including the capital of Sanaa. In March 2015, a Saudi-led coalition intervened, displaying support for the internationally recognized Yemeni government headed by President Hadi. In recent months, the rebels have also intensified drone-strikes and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia.

February 2020 International News 2020 Middle East

Saudi Forces Retaliate Against Yemen’s Downing of Kingdom Fighter Jet

February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 Ariana Keshishian 0 Comments Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Houthis

The downing of a Saudi fighter jet by Houthi rebels killed more than 30 civilians in the northern mountainous region of Yemen on Friday, February 14.

Focus 2015

Focus on Yemen

August 30, 2015January 22, 2021 Joshua Siegel 0 Comments Yemen, Houthis, AQAP, FOCUS

With a resurgent and recalcitrant Russia, the unrelenting campaign of ISIS and economic and security concerns dominating the European Union, the international community and United States face surmounting instability.