Yemen
What the region's press reported about Yemen, who holds its top offices, and MEF's latest analysis.
As of October 17, 2026, 8:38 a.m. ET. Readout items through the capture of October 17, 2026. Officeholders from the Government Graph file of October 6, 2026. MEF articles through October 13, 2026.
In the Region's Press
Arab Coalition: 2 ballistic missile launchers belonging to the Houthis were destroyed
Hurriyet reported the Saudi-led Arab Coalition said it destroyed 2 ballistic missile launchers belonging to Houthi forces in Saada, Yemen.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
IMF rules out Gulf economies' recovery in the medium term amid a "ballistic" interception over Medina. and the Houthis' first missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden
Al-Ahram reported the IMF ruled out a medium-term recovery for Gulf economies and described a ballistic interception over Medina amid a Houthi missile strike on Aden's presidential palace.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
The UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia
Asharq Al-Awsat reported the UN Security Council condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, citing strikes on civilian aviation and energy infrastructure.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Houthis shared footage of the moments they targeted a Saudi Arabian warplane
Hurriyet reported that Iran-backed Houthis shared footage claiming they targeted a Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon over Saada, while Saudi authorities made no statement.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
The Houthis develop the Iranian "Khaibar Shekan" missile, targeting an Aramco company headquarters. and the militias threaten new operations in the coming days
Al-Ahram reported that a UK arms-tracking group says the Houthis are developing an Iranian "Khaibar Shekan" ballistic missile variant and warned of more attacks.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Houthis in Yemen claimed they targeted a Saudi Arabia-owned warplane
Anadolu reported that Yemen's "Iran-backed" Houthi group said it struck an aircraft owned by Saudi Arabia using a surface to air missile over Sada governorate.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Saudi Arabia retaliates by bombing fuel tanks | Sanaa threatens to respond: "Aramco" is all under fire
Al-Akhbar reported that Saudi airstrikes struck fuel tanks in Yemen and Sanaa warned it may expand targets to include "Aramco" facilities.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Raids on Sanaa and Hodeidah. and Saudi Arabia threatens the Houthis
Al-Bayan reported continued raids on Sanaa and Hodeidah, Saudi Arabia vowed consequences for the Houthis and intercepted three drones north of Riyadh.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Attacks on the Kingdom continue; Saudi Arabia pledges a strong response to the Houthis' threats. and Iran offers mediation
Al-Ahram reported that Iran offered to mediate as Saudi Arabia pledged a strong response to Houthi drone and missile attacks on the kingdom.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Saudi defenses thwart an attempt to target Riyadh
Asharq Al-Awsat reported the Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile the Houthis launched toward Riyadh.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
12 killed and hundreds wounded: footage of the Houthi attack at Riyadh airport | Watch
Israel Hayom reported that 12 people were killed and hundreds wounded in the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, citing published footage and continuing launches.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms" condemned the Houthis' attacks in Riyadh
Anadolu reported that Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms" condemned the Iran-backed Houthis' attacks on Riyadh.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Turkey
Houthis in Yemen: We attacked airports and energy facilities in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia
Anadolu quoted the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen as saying they attacked airports in Riyadh and Dammam and two eastern energy facilities.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Yemeni forces advance to Marib.. and mass flight of Houthis during Bab al-Mandeb cleansing
Al-Ahram reported the coalition destroyed 136 Houthi targets, and Egypt condemned the attack on King Khalid Airport, affirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt
US, UK and Canada issue travel warning for King Khalid Airport in Riyadh.. US President Trump: We may participate in attacks against the Houthis
Hurriyet reported the US, UK and Canada issued travel warnings after attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport and President Trump said the US "may participate" in attacks against the Houthis.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, United States
Saudi Arabia: martyrs and wounded after attack on "King Khalid" airport; coalition intensifies bombing of Houthis' rocket platforms
Al-Ahram reported Saudi authorities said 3 people were killed and others wounded after attacks on King Khalid airport and a Saudi Airlines plane.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Arab Coalition: We destroyed 136 military targets in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
Anadolu reported the Saudi-led Arab Coalition announced it destroyed 136 military targets in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Yemen to Security Council: Houthi violations serve Iran's interests in the region
Asharq Al-Awsat quoted Yemen's UN ambassador Abdullah Al-Saadi saying Houthi attacks on Saudi territory serve Iran's regional interests.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Condemnation from Turkey of Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
Hurriyet reported that Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sharply condemned an attack by the "Iran-backed" Houthi movement in Yemen on two Saudi airports.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Turkey
Egypt Affirms Its Full Solidarity with Riyadh. and Arab and Islamic Condemnation of the Attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Houthis Call on Employees of Saudi Oil Facilities to Evacuate. and Target King Khalid Airport for the Third Time
Al-Ahram reported that Egypt affirmed full solidarity with Riyadh and joined Arab and Islamic condemnation of attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Haberturk reported Iran-backed Houthis claimed they targeted King Khalid International Airport and other Saudi sites with cruise and ballistic missiles.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Yemeni government forces advance in Taiz; Houthis target Aden airport. and the coalition announces destruction of a missile fired toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
Al-Ahram reported that government forces gained ground near Taiz, that the Houthis attacked Aden airport, and that the coalition intercepted a missile bound for Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Saudi Arabia announced… Houthis struck 2 airports, many dead and injured.. Back-to-back statements
Hurriyet reported Saudi aviation authority GACA said attacks on Abha and Riyadh airports killed 3 and injured 36 people.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Report: Turkey expected to deploy armed forces in Saudi Arabia in the near future
N12 reported Turkey plans to deploy armed forces, technical teams and air defense crews to Saudi Arabia soon to help defend against Houthi attacks.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Turkey
Advance for Yemeni government forces in Taiz. and the coalition's "navy" joins support operations
Al-Ahram reported that Yemeni government forces advanced in Taiz during operation "Dawn of Yemen" while the coalition's navy joined support operations.
Countries: Yemen
Houthis in Yemen targeted Aden International Airport with missiles and drones
Anadolu reported that Houthi forces aligned with Iran launched missiles and drones toward Aden International Airport in southern Yemen, officials said.
Saudi Ministry of Defense: destruction of a Houthi missile north of Riyadh
Al-Bayan reported the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced destruction of a Houthi ballistic missile launched north of Riyadh.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Will Turkey send troops to Saudi Arabia to fight the Houthis: 'Constitutionally not yet possible'
Cumhuriyet reported that the Makkah Agreement's joint statement that "military forces will be rapidly deployed to Saudi Arabia" would still require TBMM approval.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Turkey
Houthis in Yemen claimed they hit the airport in Riyadh in attacks on Saudi Arabia
Anadolu reported that the Iran-aligned Houthis claimed they hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and said air traffic was disrupted.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Yemeni forces recapture Bab al-Mandeb and attack Sanaa
Al-Bayan reported that Yemeni government forces recaptured Bab al-Mandeb, including the city of al-Mukha and its port, after advancing toward the al-Zubayb district.
Countries: Yemen
Will they join the fighting? Turkey and Pakistan will deploy forces in Saudi Arabia
Israel Hayom reported that Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement for swift deployment of troops and assets to the kingdom amid the Yemen crisis.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Turkey
Yemen launches the battle to restore the state.. and the coalition supports it
Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council announced the start of military operations to restore state control, with coalition support.
Countries: Yemen
Turkish and Pakistani aid.. and Sudanese mercenaries: Riyadh prepares for the attack.. and Sanaa tightens the siege on Taiz
Al-Akhbar reported that Sanaa forces captured the town of Turbah, tightened a siege on Taiz and warned of a Saudi assault involving ‘‘Makkah’’-allied units.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Turkey
Sounds of explosions around tanker off Yemen
Hurriyet reported the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Agency said multiple explosions occurred around a tanker near Bab el-Mandeb, 60 nautical miles south of Mocha.
Countries: Yemen
Displaced numbers approach 200,000 in a wide escalation between the Yemeni army and the 'Houthi' in Taiz
Al-Ahram reported that intensifying fighting in Taiz between Yemen's army and the "Houthi" has driven the number of displaced toward 200,000 since July.
Countries: Yemen
Houthis: We targeted Aramco in Riyadh with missiles and drones
Hurriyet quoted Iran-backed Houthis as saying they targeted Saudi national oil company Aramco facilities in Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
The Houthis announce targeting an Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles and drones
Al-Quds reported the Houthis announced they targeted an Aramco facility in Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, and said a refinery fire broke out.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Yemen army: 257 attacks carried out on Houthi targets in 24 hours
Anadolu reported that the Yemen army said it conducted 257 strikes over a 24 hour period against Houthi positions and equipment.
Countries: Yemen
From the air, on several fronts: Saudi Arabia preparing for a broad move against the Houthis | Report
Israel Hayom reported that sources in the region and the West say Saudi Arabia is preparing a multi-front operation against Houthi rebels in the coming weeks.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Iran, if US military attacks resume, prepares for a broader and more powerful response / Senior commanders are reviewing plans to expand the range of potential targets including countries that support US military operations and possibly areas outside the Middle East / Tehran has ordered its allied groups in Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq to be ready to support Iran
Entekhab reported that informed sources say Iran is preparing a broader, more powerful response if US military attacks resume, while keeping diplomatic channels open.
Countries: Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, United States
From MEF
It’s Time for Oman to Close the Door on the Houthis
Saudi Arabia’s Worst-Case Iran Scenario Hasn’t Even Begun
To Stop Iran, America’s Partners Must Fight Together
The U.S. Can’t Win If It Keeps Rebuffing Allies
A Two-State Solution in Yemen Is a Practical Exit, Not an Ideological One
Pakistan Puts a Counter-Terrorism General at the Helm of the Mecca Defense Alliance