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Breaking | The 6th Military Region Command (MRC) of Yemen’s national army, backed by tribal resistance forces, launched an early-morning mobilization toward the Houthi-controlled Al Labanat base. Widely circulated videos reportedly shows a child in Al Jawf tearing down a portrait of Abdulmalik al-Houthi. Others shows what appears to be a large military convoy mobilizing along the roughly 60-mile route from Ma’rib toward Al Hazm via Al Labanat.

Breaking | The 6th Military Region Command (MRC) of Yemen’s national army, backed by tribal resistance forces, launched an early-morning mobilization toward the Houthi-controlled Al Labanat base. Widely circulated videos reportedly shows a child in Al Jawf tearing down a portrait of Abdulmalik al-Houthi. Others shows what appears to be a large military convoy mobilizing along the roughly 60-mile route from Ma’rib toward Al Hazm via Al Labanat.

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A group of options traders in Gaza joking about how finance influencers on social media are surrounded by Lamborghinis, waterfront mansions, luxury vacations, and six-figure trading accounts, while they’re trading from a rooftop with slow internet, post-war destruction in the background, and accounts so small they celebrate single digit gain. Funny, self-deprecating, and unexpectedly moving. A reminder that resilience isn’t about perfect conditions. It’s about showing up anyway.

A group of options traders in Gaza joking about how finance influencers on social media are surrounded by Lamborghinis, waterfront mansions, luxury vacations, and six-figure trading accounts, while they’re trading from a rooftop with slow internet, post-war destruction in the background, and accounts so small they celebrate single digit gain. Funny, self-deprecating, and unexpectedly moving. A reminder that resilience isn’t about perfect conditions. It’s about showing up anyway.

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We have been waiting to see these in northern Yemen. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first Houthi FPV drone using the infamous fiber-optic guidance system that became well known during Russia’s war in Ukraine. This one was seized on the Ma'rib front and appears fully intact.

We have been waiting to see these in northern Yemen. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first Houthi FPV drone using the infamous fiber-optic guidance system that became well known during Russia’s war in Ukraine. This one was seized on the Ma'rib front and appears fully intact.

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Breaking | After the failed attack targeting the port of Duqm, Oman, most likely Iranian drones struck oil storage tanks at the port of Salalah. At least three fuel tanks are now on fire, with thick smoke spreading across the port. The full extent of the damage is still unclear, and more tanks may have been hit. What makes this striking is the target itself. Oman has long acted as a quiet mediator between Iran and the United States, hosting indirect talks and passing messages between the two sides. Seeing Iran strike a country that has historically played this mediator role is unprecedented and shows how far the conflict is spreading across the region.

Breaking | After the failed attack targeting the port of Duqm, Oman, most likely Iranian drones struck oil storage tanks at the port of Salalah. At least three fuel tanks are now on fire, with thick smoke spreading across the port. The full extent of the damage is still unclear, and more tanks may have been hit. What makes this striking is the target itself. Oman has long acted as a quiet mediator between Iran and the United States, hosting indirect talks and passing messages between the two sides. Seeing Iran strike a country that has historically played this mediator role is unprecedented and shows how far the conflict is spreading across the region.

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I can now confirm that Saudi Arabia وزارة الدفاع has carried out three airstrikes targeting UAE-backed المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي العربي (STC) forces in Nuhoub base, Ghayl bin Yameen, Hadramawt, Eastern Yemen, marking an unprecedented development that pushes the situation into uncharted territory. No casualties were reported, and no equipment was targeted, indicating the strikes were intended as a strong warning to vacate the base or face further action. The critical question now is what follows: 1) Will Abu Dhabi pressure the STC to scale back and withdraw? 2) Or will the STC advance toward Al-‘Abr and the Al-Wadi’ah border crossing with Saudi Arabia? 3) Alternatively, is there still room for a diplomatic and peaceful resolution to contain the escalation and prevent further violence?

I can now confirm that Saudi Arabia وزارة الدفاع has carried out three airstrikes targeting UAE-backed المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي العربي (STC) forces in Nuhoub base, Ghayl bin Yameen, Hadramawt, Eastern Yemen, marking an unprecedented development that pushes the situation into uncharted territory. No casualties were reported, and no equipment was targeted, indicating the strikes were intended as a strong warning to vacate the base or face further action. The critical question now is what follows: 1) Will Abu Dhabi pressure the STC to scale back and withdraw? 2) Or will the STC advance toward Al-‘Abr and the Al-Wadi’ah border crossing with Saudi Arabia? 3) Alternatively, is there still room for a diplomatic and peaceful resolution to contain the escalation and prevent further violence?

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Saudi-backed Yemeni قوات درع الوطن and Emergency Forces have received additional MRAPs and other supplies. Iranian-backed Houthis see these movements as preparation for a ground war. UAE-backed STC forces believe the reinforcements are aimed at them. The equipment entered through the Saudi–Yemeni Al-Wadiah border crossing, and locals filmed its arrival in Shabwah governorate.

Saudi-backed Yemeni قوات درع الوطن and Emergency Forces have received additional MRAPs and other supplies. Iranian-backed Houthis see these movements as preparation for a ground war. UAE-backed STC forces believe the reinforcements are aimed at them. The equipment entered through the Saudi–Yemeni Al-Wadiah border crossing, and locals filmed its arrival in Shabwah governorate.

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Additional videos circulating on Oromo and Ethiopian social media platforms appear to show that the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has established an armed training camp in the no-man’s-land between Houthi-controlled Sa’dah in northwest Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One of the fighters in the footage is seen carrying what appears to be a Saudi-issued G3A3 rifle.

Additional videos circulating on Oromo and Ethiopian social media platforms appear to show that the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has established an armed training camp in the no-man’s-land between Houthi-controlled Sa’dah in northwest Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One of the fighters in the footage is seen carrying what appears to be a Saudi-issued G3A3 rifle.

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يمكنني الآن تأكيد أن المملكة العربية السعودية وزارة الدفاع نفذت ثلاث غارات جوية استهدفت قوات المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي المدعومة من الإمارات المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي في قاعدة نُحب، غيل بن يمين، حضرموت، شرق اليمن، في تطور غير مسبوق ينقل الوضع إلى مرحلة حساسة. ولم تُسجَّل أي خسائر بشرية، كما لم يتم استهداف أي معدات عسكرية، ما يشير إلى أن الغارات جاءت على شكل رسالة تحذيرية قوية لإخلاء المعسكر أو مواجهة تصعيد لاحق. والسؤال الآن: ماذا بعد؟ ١) هل ستقوم أبوظبي بالضغط على المجلس الانتقالي للتراجع والانسحاب؟ ٢) أم أن المجلس الانتقالي سيتجه للتقدم نحو منفذ العبر ومنفذ الوديعة الحدودي مع السعودية؟ ٣) أم أن هناك ما يزال مجالًا للتوصل إلى حل دبلوماسي وسلمي يحدّ من التصعيد ويمنع اندلاع موجة جديدة من العنف؟

يمكنني الآن تأكيد أن المملكة العربية السعودية وزارة الدفاع نفذت ثلاث غارات جوية استهدفت قوات المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي المدعومة من الإمارات المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي في قاعدة نُحب، غيل بن يمين، حضرموت، شرق اليمن، في تطور غير مسبوق ينقل الوضع إلى مرحلة حساسة. ولم تُسجَّل أي خسائر بشرية، كما لم يتم استهداف أي معدات عسكرية، ما يشير إلى أن الغارات جاءت على شكل رسالة تحذيرية قوية لإخلاء المعسكر أو مواجهة تصعيد لاحق. والسؤال الآن: ماذا بعد؟ ١) هل ستقوم أبوظبي بالضغط على المجلس الانتقالي للتراجع والانسحاب؟ ٢) أم أن المجلس الانتقالي سيتجه للتقدم نحو منفذ العبر ومنفذ الوديعة الحدودي مع السعودية؟ ٣) أم أن هناك ما يزال مجالًا للتوصل إلى حل دبلوماسي وسلمي يحدّ من التصعيد ويمنع اندلاع موجة جديدة من العنف؟

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This video was recorded about 30 minutes ago on Al Fan [Art] Street in Abha. It shows normal activity, with no visible signs of disturbance. We are not seeing any open source evidence that a Houthi missile struck a structure at Abha International Airport. Most of the explosion videos circulating from Abha right now are old footage from the Yemen conflict between 2015 and 2022. We are not tracking any verified new videos showing explosions in Abha, so be careful before assuming those clips are recent.

This video was recorded about 30 minutes ago on Al Fan [Art] Street in Abha. It shows normal activity, with no visible signs of disturbance. We are not seeing any open source evidence that a Houthi missile struck a structure at Abha International Airport. Most of the explosion videos circulating from Abha right now are old footage from the Yemen conflict between 2015 and 2022. We are not tracking any verified new videos showing explosions in Abha, so be careful before assuming those clips are recent.

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UAE-funded activities are shutting down on the Yemeni island of Socotra. Circulated videos shows the dismantling of a site that was intended to host the UAE’s annual Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival on the island. There are also reports that Emirati-linked business activities, particularly in the fisheries sector, as well as UAE-based travel agencies operating in Socotra, are closing down. These developments follow a decision by Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government to halt all direct maritime commercial shipping and airline traffic from the UAE to the island. To the best of my knowledge, there are currently no UAE military forces stationed on Socotra. The only foreign military presence on the island is a Saudi military task force operating alongside local forces. These local units have historically been aligned with the Southern Transitional Council المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي العربي, but like other southern forces across South Yemen, they are now pledging loyalty to the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.

UAE-funded activities are shutting down on the Yemeni island of Socotra. Circulated videos shows the dismantling of a site that was intended to host the UAE’s annual Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival on the island. There are also reports that Emirati-linked business activities, particularly in the fisheries sector, as well as UAE-based travel agencies operating in Socotra, are closing down. These developments follow a decision by Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government to halt all direct maritime commercial shipping and airline traffic from the UAE to the island. To the best of my knowledge, there are currently no UAE military forces stationed on Socotra. The only foreign military presence on the island is a Saudi military task force operating alongside local forces. These local units have historically been aligned with the Southern Transitional Council المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي العربي, but like other southern forces across South Yemen, they are now pledging loyalty to the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.

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Unprecedented scenes. Iran is striking Manama, Bahrain, tonight with short-range ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munition warheads, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.

Unprecedented scenes. Iran is striking Manama, Bahrain, tonight with short-range ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munition warheads, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.

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War in #Yemen | After four hours of sustained attacks, and with the assault still ongoing, the Houthis have launched dozens of missiles, one-way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and one-way unmanned surface vessels (USVs) against targets across Yemen’s West Red Sea Coast, stretching from Bab al-Mandab, Dhubab, northward through Mocha and up to Khawkhah. Mocha appears to be at the center of the attacks, with its commercial seaport, power station, solar energy field, civilian facilities, and military positions all reportedly targeted. Local authorities reported around 20 Houthi drone attacks targeting Mocha Port alone. The director of Mocha Port said the strikes caused extensive damage to port infrastructure and housing used by port employees. According to the National Resistance المقاومة الوطنية military media, air defenses have shot down 11 Houthi drones involved in attacks on Mocha Port and other locations. Air defenses continue to engage incoming drones targeting the solar power field and other areas as the attacks continue. The reported death toll so far stands at 7, including 4 military personnel and 3 civilians, with at least 15 other civilians injured in attacks on Mocha Port and other civilian and military sites. Forces in the area appear to have dispersed and taken cover in anticipation of further attacks. Saudi-led Coalition وزارة الدفاع aircraft have also reportedly conducted sorties over the region, though there is no confirmation that they carried out any strikes. Videos shared on social media appeared to point to Houthi launch areas in the mountains of Taiz, including Al-Akhur and the mountains around Al-Barh, which overlook Mocha’s infrastructure and remain under Houthi control. Military sources have also reported similar Houthi attacks along several sections of the Taiz front, indicating that the escalation extends beyond the coastal areas. Separately, الساحل الغربي | The West Coast reported that the Houthis cut Internet and telecommunications services across Hodeidah governorate during the escalation. The Houthis have acknowledged carrying out a major operation in the Mocha area. In their statement, they said they launched a large-scale attack using a large number of ballistic missiles and drones against what they described as Saudi military buildups and weapons depots. The Houthis claimed the strikes caused extensive destruction of weapons and military equipment and killed or wounded dozens, including Saudis. These casualty and damage claims have not been independently verified. The Houthis said the operation was in response to what they described as continued Saudi military buildups, weapons deliveries, and attacks along the West Coast and in Taiz. They threatened further strikes against military movements and buildups they consider a threat to Houthi-controlled territory. The attacks have continued for more than four hours and remain ongoing.

War in #Yemen | After four hours of sustained attacks, and with the assault still ongoing, the Houthis have launched dozens of missiles, one-way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and one-way unmanned surface vessels (USVs) against targets across Yemen’s West Red Sea Coast, stretching from Bab al-Mandab, Dhubab, northward through Mocha and up to Khawkhah. Mocha appears to be at the center of the attacks, with its commercial seaport, power station, solar energy field, civilian facilities, and military positions all reportedly targeted. Local authorities reported around 20 Houthi drone attacks targeting Mocha Port alone. The director of Mocha Port said the strikes caused extensive damage to port infrastructure and housing used by port employees. According to the National Resistance المقاومة الوطنية military media, air defenses have shot down 11 Houthi drones involved in attacks on Mocha Port and other locations. Air defenses continue to engage incoming drones targeting the solar power field and other areas as the attacks continue. The reported death toll so far stands at 7, including 4 military personnel and 3 civilians, with at least 15 other civilians injured in attacks on Mocha Port and other civilian and military sites. Forces in the area appear to have dispersed and taken cover in anticipation of further attacks. Saudi-led Coalition وزارة الدفاع aircraft have also reportedly conducted sorties over the region, though there is no confirmation that they carried out any strikes. Videos shared on social media appeared to point to Houthi launch areas in the mountains of Taiz, including Al-Akhur and the mountains around Al-Barh, which overlook Mocha’s infrastructure and remain under Houthi control. Military sources have also reported similar Houthi attacks along several sections of the Taiz front, indicating that the escalation extends beyond the coastal areas. Separately, الساحل الغربي | The West Coast reported that the Houthis cut Internet and telecommunications services across Hodeidah governorate during the escalation. The Houthis have acknowledged carrying out a major operation in the Mocha area. In their statement, they said they launched a large-scale attack using a large number of ballistic missiles and drones against what they described as Saudi military buildups and weapons depots. The Houthis claimed the strikes caused extensive destruction of weapons and military equipment and killed or wounded dozens, including Saudis. These casualty and damage claims have not been independently verified. The Houthis said the operation was in response to what they described as continued Saudi military buildups, weapons deliveries, and attacks along the West Coast and in Taiz. They threatened further strikes against military movements and buildups they consider a threat to Houthi-controlled territory. The attacks have continued for more than four hours and remain ongoing.

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#Libya #AlZawiya #SITREP | The security situation in Al-Zawiya, west of Tripoli, is deteriorating following repeated reported drone strikes against fuel infrastructure. A Brega gasoline tank containing approximately 4.5 million liters was hit, burned through the night and later collapsed. Emergency crews emptied and cooled nearby tanks to prevent the fire from spreading. Further drone activity has been reported around the oil complex, including strikes near storage tanks, pipelines and an oil blending facility. The desalination facility was also reportedly targeted. Firefighting operations remain underway. Parts recovered at the site appear consistent with smaller FPV-type drones. A resident also reportedly found fiber-optic cable on a rooftop extending toward the refinery, raising the possibility that fiber-optic guided FPV drones are being used to reduce vulnerability to electronic jamming. The refinery's processing units have reportedly not been damaged and fuel supplies remain unaffected. Libya's National Oil Corporation has warned that continued attacks could force a shutdown and declaration of force majeure. Al-Zawiya hosts Libya's largest operating refinery, with capacity of about 120,000 barrels per day, and is connected to the Sharara oil field. Continued attacks could threaten fuel supplies across Tripoli and western Libya. While there is currently no verified attribution for the strikes, tensions have been escalating between forces aligned with the Tripoli authorities and local armed networks associated with Mohamed Bahroun, known as “Al-Far.” There have also been repeated clashes around the refinery this year involving rival Al-Zawiya factions competing over territory and influence.

#Libya #AlZawiya #SITREP | The security situation in Al-Zawiya, west of Tripoli, is deteriorating following repeated reported drone strikes against fuel infrastructure. A Brega gasoline tank containing approximately 4.5 million liters was hit, burned through the night and later collapsed. Emergency crews emptied and cooled nearby tanks to prevent the fire from spreading. Further drone activity has been reported around the oil complex, including strikes near storage tanks, pipelines and an oil blending facility. The desalination facility was also reportedly targeted. Firefighting operations remain underway. Parts recovered at the site appear consistent with smaller FPV-type drones. A resident also reportedly found fiber-optic cable on a rooftop extending toward the refinery, raising the possibility that fiber-optic guided FPV drones are being used to reduce vulnerability to electronic jamming. The refinery's processing units have reportedly not been damaged and fuel supplies remain unaffected. Libya's National Oil Corporation has warned that continued attacks could force a shutdown and declaration of force majeure. Al-Zawiya hosts Libya's largest operating refinery, with capacity of about 120,000 barrels per day, and is connected to the Sharara oil field. Continued attacks could threaten fuel supplies across Tripoli and western Libya. While there is currently no verified attribution for the strikes, tensions have been escalating between forces aligned with the Tripoli authorities and local armed networks associated with Mohamed Bahroun, known as “Al-Far.” There have also been repeated clashes around the refinery this year involving rival Al-Zawiya factions competing over territory and influence.

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Anti-government and anti-Saudi chants by المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي العربي عيدروس الزُبيدي - Aidaros Alzubidi supporters in Aden in southwestern Yemen signal defiance, will this unrest escalate into riots and violence, and can they sustain this momentum or if it is a one-off outburst. Governing has never been easy, and the coming days will test both the STC’s ability to mobilize and the Saudi-backed authorities’ capacity to contain tensions without escalation or security crackdowns.

Anti-government and anti-Saudi chants by المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي العربي عيدروس الزُبيدي - Aidaros Alzubidi supporters in Aden in southwestern Yemen signal defiance, will this unrest escalate into riots and violence, and can they sustain this momentum or if it is a one-off outburst. Governing has never been easy, and the coming days will test both the STC’s ability to mobilize and the Saudi-backed authorities’ capacity to contain tensions without escalation or security crackdowns.

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The Iranian Threat Network: A drone struck the U.S.-owned gas tanker Energos Winter at Egypt’s Damietta port

The Iranian Threat Network: A drone struck the U.S.-owned gas tanker Energos Winter at Egypt’s Damietta port

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If you thought Iran's influence in Iraq had faded, take a look at this and think again. Funeral prayers were held at the Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf for the late Supreme Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ali Khamenei, and members of his family who were also killed. Before the official funeral began, large crowds of Iraqis gathered in Najaf, filling the streets around the shrine. Footage showed heavy crowds moving toward the 20th Revolution Bridge, where the funeral procession was set to begin. Other videos showed the vehicle carrying the bodies being prepared in Najaf, as well as moments from the funeral prayers and farewell ceremony held at the Shrine of Imam Ali. The funeral procession then moved through Najaf for a final farewell, with large numbers of Iraqis lining the route before the official ceremony got underway.

If you thought Iran's influence in Iraq had faded, take a look at this and think again. Funeral prayers were held at the Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf for the late Supreme Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ali Khamenei, and members of his family who were also killed. Before the official funeral began, large crowds of Iraqis gathered in Najaf, filling the streets around the shrine. Footage showed heavy crowds moving toward the 20th Revolution Bridge, where the funeral procession was set to begin. Other videos showed the vehicle carrying the bodies being prepared in Najaf, as well as moments from the funeral prayers and farewell ceremony held at the Shrine of Imam Ali. The funeral procession then moved through Najaf for a final farewell, with large numbers of Iraqis lining the route before the official ceremony got underway.

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#OnlyinYemen In Yemen, you can find people openly offering trips through remote desert routes. One man advertises travel across the deserts of Al-Jawf through Al-Yatama, starting from the Saudi-Yemeni Al-Wadiah border crossing and going all the way to the Houthi-controlled Sana’a city. He promotes this service on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms. Also shares his phone number and highlights what he offers, including reliable internet using two Starlink connections so clients stay connected during the journey. These routes are also known to be used for smuggling.

#OnlyinYemen In Yemen, you can find people openly offering trips through remote desert routes. One man advertises travel across the deserts of Al-Jawf through Al-Yatama, starting from the Saudi-Yemeni Al-Wadiah border crossing and going all the way to the Houthi-controlled Sana’a city. He promotes this service on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms. Also shares his phone number and highlights what he offers, including reliable internet using two Starlink connections so clients stay connected during the journey. These routes are also known to be used for smuggling.

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Breaking | Saudi وزارة الدفاع RSAF warplanes are pounding the Al Zand base, south of Zabeed, Al Dhale’, southwestern Yemen, hometown of المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي’s leader عيدروس الزُبيدي - Aidaros Alzubidi. Now we know he didn’t travel to Riyadh tonight.

Breaking | Saudi وزارة الدفاع RSAF warplanes are pounding the Al Zand base, south of Zabeed, Al Dhale’, southwestern Yemen, hometown of المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي’s leader عيدروس الزُبيدي - Aidaros Alzubidi. Now we know he didn’t travel to Riyadh tonight.

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So sorry Shelly. Hope you are safe. #Breaking U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson is reported to have been kidnapped in central Baghdad, #Iraq near the Palestine Hotel on Saadoun Street. CCTV footage reportedly captured the moment of the abduction, showing an armed group carrying it out. Iraqi security forces have launched search operations and are tracking the suspects. One suspect has reportedly been arrested after a vehicle linked to the kidnappers crashed during a pursuit. Kittleson has worked for years from Baghdad, covering armed groups, US Iraq relations, and regional security for outlets including AL-MONITOR, Foreign Policy, and others.

So sorry Shelly. Hope you are safe. #Breaking U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson is reported to have been kidnapped in central Baghdad, #Iraq near the Palestine Hotel on Saadoun Street. CCTV footage reportedly captured the moment of the abduction, showing an armed group carrying it out. Iraqi security forces have launched search operations and are tracking the suspects. One suspect has reportedly been arrested after a vehicle linked to the kidnappers crashed during a pursuit. Kittleson has worked for years from Baghdad, covering armed groups, US Iraq relations, and regional security for outlets including AL-MONITOR, Foreign Policy, and others.

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Breaking | #Houthis capture the Red Sea Port of Mocha | Update ⚠️ 12 PM local Yemen time. Video shows a Houthi technical entering Main Street in Mocha, in front of Taizi Mall, as some locals can be heard chanting the Houthi slogan. GeoConfirmed 13.3216146, 43.2567378 The footage comes as قناة الجمهورية | Aljoumhouriya TV and الساحل الغربي | The West Coast, official outlets affiliated with the National Resistance Forces المقاومة الوطنية, report that Houthi forces have broken through several fronts following intense fighting. The outlets report that Vice Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Tariq Saleh طارق محمد صالح has ordered forces on the western coast to regroup. The Joint Forces have established an alternative command center south of Mocha following the reported breakthroughs. According to the National Resistance’s military media, Tariq Saleh said National Resistance, Southern Giants Brigades المركز الإعلامي ل ألوية العمالقة الجنوبية, National Shield Forces قوات درع الوطن, and units from the Taiz Axis المركز الاعلامي لمحور تعز had suffered significant casualties during days of fighting against the Houthi offensive. Saleh said he had ordered the establishment of a new command center in a secure location to regroup the forces in consultation with the Saudi-led Coalition leadership and the Presidential Leadership Council.

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Yemen’s Vice President Tareq Saleh طارق محمد صالح says direct U.S. support has amounted to “just talk.” Tonight, القوات المسلحة الجنوبية المركز الإعلامي ل ألوية العمالقة الجنوبية اصيل السقلدي confirms the Houthis have captured Perim (Mayun) Island, strategically located in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. CNN International’s Nic Robertson was there just last week, gaining rare access to the island shortly before the situation spiraled. His report highlighted warnings from طارق محمد صالح and المقاومة الوطنية commanders about the threat to Bab al-Mandab, just before the dramatic overnight collapse of the eastern front, as well as their frustration with the level of U.S. support. Asked directly whether he was receiving support from the United States, Saleh answered, “Just talk.” Saleh also had a warning for President Donald J. Trump Donald J. Trump, arguing that what Yemen loses on the battlefield could ultimately carry an economic cost far beyond Yemen. “We see the high cost paid by the international community to secure the passage of few ships through the Strait of Hormuz,” Saleh told CNN. “If the Yemeni forces were supported right now, they will make more achievements with a much lower cost than the Strait of Hormuz.” The timing of Nick’s visit to Bab al-Mandab was unprecedented, coming literally days before the Houthi ground advance began. What happens next remains uncertain. Will government forces be able to retake the West Coast? The coming days may provide an answer. For now, we wait and watch how the front develops.

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War in #Yemen #SITREP | Government Narrative | Fighting has intensified across several fronts in Yemen, with anti-Houthi forces reporting advances in Al Jawf, Al Bayda, Taiz, and the western coast. Most battlefield details below come from المركز الإعلامي للقوات المسلحة اليمنية, القوات المسلحة الجنوبية, المركز الاعلامي لمحور تعز, قوات درع الوطن, قوات الطوارئ اليمنية _ الفرقة الثالثة, الفرقة الأولى _ قوات الطوارئ اليمنية المقاومة الوطنية, قناة اليمن الفضائية | YemenTv, المركز الإعلامي ل ألوية العمالقة الجنوبية and should be treated as operational claims by anti-Houthi forces. In Al Jawf, government-aligned forces say they captured the Al Yatmah area in Khabb wa Al Sha'af district and are continuing their advance. Field sources also claim Houthi positions are weakening along the route toward Al Hazm, the provincial capital. The military issued warnings to civilians and drivers to avoid several roads connecting Al Jawf, Marib, Nihm, Sirwah, and surrounding areas because of ongoing operations. In Al Bayda, Southern Giants Brigades announced a new offensive and reported the capture of several forward positions. Their media claimed at least 23 Houthi fighters were killed and dozens wounded. Yemeni military officials also said forces were advancing toward Dhi Na'im. In Taiz, government aircraft reportedly carried out strikes against Houthi positions and reinforcements around the Hamir, Al-Kadha, and Al-Barh fronts. Ground clashes were also reported east of Taiz city and along the western front. Military media said joint forces captured a Houthi field commander known as Abu Ali Al-Adhri along with several fighters after clashes near Al-Barh. The situation around Maqbanah and Jabal Habashi is also deteriorating for civilians. Local and West Coast sources accuse Houthi forces of raids, arrests, forced displacement, checkpoints, and restrictions on movement. One report claims around 322 people, including women and children, were detained in Jabal Habashi. These figures have not been independently verified. In Marib, local authorities reported that a ballistic missile strike hit a displaced persons shelter in Raghwan district, killing two children and injuring 15 people, including eight children. Other reports accused Houthi forces of missile attacks against populated areas in Al Jawf and near the 2 December Hospital in Mokha. Authorities in Al-Turbah, Taiz governorate, announced a nighttime curfew for cars and motorcycles from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as security conditions worsen. Political and military leaders aligned with Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council have publicly framed the current fighting as an effort to regain territory and restore government control. Rashad Al-Alimi praised recent battlefield gains, while Tariq Saleh said the objective remains the defeat of Houthi forces and the eventual recovery of Sana'a.

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War in #Yemen #SITREP | Government Narrative | Fighting has intensified across several Yemeni fronts, with government-aligned forces reporting advances in Marib and Al Jawf, heavy clashes in western Taiz, and renewed naval activity in the Red Sea. West Coast Al-Barah Front: National Resistance forces report heavy fighting against Houthi forces along the Al-Barh and Al-Kadhah fronts west of Taiz. المقاومة الوطنية released footage said to show direct strikes against Houthi positions and concentrations. National Resistance forces also claim to have captured a senior Houthi commander carrying operational material connected to an alleged plan to advance toward Bab al-Mandab. According to the National Resistance, the seized material includes operational maps, combat data, and radio communication codes. Further details are expected from its military media. Separate National Resistance statements say several Houthi commanders linked to the alleged Bab al-Mandab operation were killed or captured. Among those reportedly detained is Murtada al-Nuami, also known as "Abdul Samad," identified as head of the medical division of the Houthi reserve and rapid intervention forces. Airstrikes were also reported against Houthi positions around Al-Barh. الساحل الغربي | The West Coast said one strike targeted a meeting of senior Houthi military commanders. There are unconfirmed reports that senior figures may have been killed, including Mohammed al-Atifi. No independent confirmation was provided in the material reviewed. Southern Red Sea Front: National Resistance naval forces say they intercepted Houthi boats attempting to approach government-held islands overlooking international shipping routes in the Red Sea. According to قناة الجمهورية | Aljoumhouriya TV, naval units engaged the boats and forced them to withdraw north toward Hodeidah city. The National Resistance says this was the third such interception in less than a month. Taiz Hayfan Front: According to المركز الاعلامي لمحور تعز Heavy fighting was reported across Hayfan district in southern Taiz. Clashes centered around the Al-Manzara hill and the approaches to Jabal al-Mamshah. Government-aligned forces reportedly used artillery while airstrikes hit Houthi positions and concentrations around Al-Mamshah, Al-Ahkum, Ayrim, Al-Qubaytah, Al-Rahidah and Kirsh. Houthi forces were reported to have moved reinforcements toward several positions, including Al-Akboush School, Al-Zubayrah market, the Al-Ahkum junction, Hawd hill, Al-Khazjah, Al-Aabous and Al-Manzara. Marib Front: Forces of Yemen's Third Military Region Command (MRC) launched an operation against Houthi positions on Marib's southern fronts after reporting repeated movements and infiltration attempts. المركز الإعلامي للقوات المسلحة اليمنية claim the operation resulted in Houthi fighters being killed, wounded and captured, along with the destruction of vehicles and combat equipment. Government forces and allied Popular Resistance units also reportedly seized several positions and placed pressure on Houthi supply routes. Farther north, government forces reported taking positions near Mihzam Mas and the Al-Balaq mountains. Al-Jawf Front: قوات درع الوطن قوات الطوارئ اليمنية _ الفرقة الثالثة الفرقة الأولى _ قوات الطوارئ اليمنية forces reported new gains east of Al-Hazm, claiming control of Al-Mathafat, Tubbat al-Masariyah and surrounding high ground north of Upper Al-Labanat. They also claim to have taken control of earthworks and trenches extending roughly 20 km from Al-Duhaydhah through Al-Sa'ara toward Bir al-Maraziq. The operation appears aimed at disrupting Houthi supply routes toward Bir al-Maraziq and strengthening government positions east of Al-Hazm.

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Houthi Central Security Captain Defects After Viral “I Am Hungry” Protest Captain Abu Mirtah Al-Saidi, an officer in the Houthi-controlled Central Security Forces in Sana'a, has announced his defection from the group after gaining widespread attention for a video in which he complained of hunger and the worsening living conditions facing rank-and-file security personnel. Al-Saidi became widely known after declaring “I am hungry” in a video that circulated across Yemeni social media. The phrase soon became a broader expression of frustration over economic hardship in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen. The controversy grew after Mohammed Miftah, the acting prime minister of the Houthi administration in Sana'a, publicly mocked Al-Saidi and his complaint about hunger. Al-Saidi later released a defection video in which he launched a fierce attack on the Houthi leadership and described his escape from the group as a narrow one. “Glory be to God who brought me out from among the unjust, the criminals,” Al-Saidi said. “I survived by a miracle.” Al-Saidi said he had served for years in the Central Security Forces and acknowledged his previous role in supporting the Houthis. He said he had mobilized people for Houthi events, participated in security operations and collected money from civilians, including vehicle owners, for activities organized by the group. He expressed regret for his past involvement. “I admit openly that I was guilty,” he said, before describing his efforts to recruit and mobilize people for the Houthi movement as one of his biggest mistakes. Al-Saidi also claimed that Houthi officials had previously forced him to apologize after his “I am hungry” video went viral. He said the three-word complaint caused such concern among officials that security forces in the capital were placed on alert. In his latest video, Al-Saidi directly attacked Miftah, accusing the Houthi leadership of humiliating lower-ranking officers while senior supervisors enjoyed privileges unavailable to ordinary personnel. He said that while he struggled to afford basic food and received only a small daily payment for participating in security operations, Houthi supervisors around him were spending large amounts of money on personal purchases. Al-Saidi also accused Houthi officials and supervisors of seizing homes and property belonging to others. He criticized conditions in prisons under the group's control, claiming that some people had been detained for months over minor disputes. He then addressed people he said he had previously encouraged to support the Houthis. “My biggest mistake was that I mobilized you,” he said. “I swear to God, I regret it, and I ask God to forgive me.” Al-Saidi described his experience with the movement as one that stripped people of their dignity and subjected them to what he called “slavery.” He urged others living under Houthi rule to speak publicly about their economic conditions and repeated the phrase that first brought him widespread attention. “I advise you to shout, ‘I am hungry,’” he said. Al-Saidi ended his message by saying he had committed himself to “speaking the truth” and challenging those he accused of oppression. “Greetings to you,” he said. “What comes next will be greater.”

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I just finished a live interview on Al Jazeera English, where we discussed the latest developments in Yemen following the strike on Sana’a International Airport and the growing tensions between the Houthis, Internationally Recognized Government of Yemen, Saudi Arabia-led coalition in Yemen, and Iran. The anchor noted that this scenario closely aligned with the forecasts I shared with clients on 03 July 2026 and published publicly in recent days. While I assessed an attack on the airport as the least likely among several possible scenarios, I also emphasized that Yemen remains highly unpredictable, which is why our forecasts focus on cautious probabilities rather than certainties. During the interview, I explained that despite today’s developments, I do not believe we have crossed the point of no return toward a full-scale war. In my view, the Saudi-led coalition’s decision to allow the Mahan Air flight to land in Hodeidah was an important signal that regional backchannel diplomacy remains active and that key actors are still trying to prevent a broader conflict. I also noted that the next move now rests with the Houthis. My assessment is that they are likely to respond with drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia. Limited attacks would likely lead to a measured response. However, if they expand their campaign to target Saudi oil and energy infrastructure, especially aramco, the risk of a much broader military response would increase significantly. We also discussed the Houthis’ growing focus on Saudi Arabia, their deteriorating economic conditions at home, the possibility of renewed ground operations, and the ongoing diplomatic efforts by Oman, Qatar, and the @OSE_Yemen to contain the crisis. My assessment remains that we are likely to see a calculated, tit-for-tat escalation rather than an immediate return to full-scale war. That said, the situation remains highly fluid, and the coming days will be critical in determining whether diplomacy can stay ahead of military escalation.

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As Houthi loyalists continue to flood the comments on my trending post (sorry not sorry) about Abu Mirtah al-Saidi, a reported former officer in the Houthi-controlled Central Security Forces (CSF) in Sana'a, much of the response has focused on discrediting him personally. Some claim he was never an officer. Others say his photographs are AI-generated or question his mental state. Here you go. This video shows Abu Mirtah alongside fellow CSF soldiers in Sana'a. This is not Ai. But the more important issue is what he is saying. In his latest video, Abu Mirtah made serious allegations about the treatment of women in Houthi-controlled detention facilities. He named Ghadeer al-Burkani, Fatima Margham and Intisar al-Hammadi while alleging arbitrary detention, torture, reputational attacks against female detainees and abuse inside prisons and secret detention facilities. He also accused the Zainabiyat [Houthis all-female force] of involvement in the mistreatment of female prisoners and claimed to possess video evidence that he intends to release. But whether Abu Mirtah is mentally stable or unstable does not answer the claims he is making. Nor does it explain the intensity of the campaign against him. The sheer volume of comments from Houthi loyalists attempting to discredit his identity, background and credibility suggests that his statements have touched a nerve. The effort to silence or ridicule him is also drawing more attention to the allegations he is making about women in Houthi-controlled prisons. For the Houthis, the reaction may be creating a bigger image problem than Abu Mirtah could have created on his own.

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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, فرماندهی نیروی دریایی سپاه, released two videos today accompanied by increasingly confrontational messaging directed at the United States. The first l appears to show the U.S. Navy U.S. Marines USS Iwo Jima USS Iwo Jima, LHD-7, an American amphibious assault ship. Based on publicly available imagery, the footage may have been recorded near the U.S. Gulf Coast around Texas several days ago, although that has not been independently verified. If accurate, it is unclear whether the IRGC is attempting to signal a capability to monitor U.S. naval assets beyond the Persian Gulf or is simply using the imagery as part of a broader information campaign. The accompanying message stated: “The movements and military assets of the terrorist U.S. military are under the surveillance of the naval forces of the Islamic Republic. The Americans are drawing closer by the moment to the zero hour for operations against U.S. Central Command naval forces in the region’s waters. Wait for it…” In a second video, the IRGC Navy shared footage purporting to show a precision drone strike against a tanker that it claimed had violated regulations governing the Strait of Hormuz. The accompanying statement read: “Footage showing the precise strike by an IRGC Navy attack drone on a tanker accused of violating regulations in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC Navy announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the terrorist U.S. military ends its hostile actions in the region.”

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War in #Yemen #SITREP | For now, Houthi advances appear to have been halted across several fronts, while some recent gains have been rolled back by government-aligned forces. But the fighting is far from over. Both sides are repositioning, reinforcing contested sectors, and continuing artillery, drone, and missile operations. Three senior commanders from Yemen's anti-Houthi forces remain at the center of the current operations. They are Lt. Gen. طارق محمد صالح, commander of the National Resistance Forces المقاومة الوطنية, Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman al-Lahji, commander of the National Shield Forces قوات درع الوطن, and Maj. Gen. Hamdi Shukri, commander of the 4th Military Region. A video message from Maj. Gen. Shukri has circulated widely on Yemeni social media. Shukri said his forces would continue the battle "until Yemen is cleansed of Iranian influence." He also claimed that Houthi forces were in a state of collapse and that government-aligned forces had achieved major battlefield successes. His comments reflect his assessment of the fighting and should not be treated as independent confirmation of a wider Houthi collapse. The rural western Ta'izz front is quieter for now as both sides reorganize and bring in reinforcements following the recent fighting. Artillery fire, drone activity, and localized clashes nevertheless continue across several sectors. In western Ta'izz, National Resistance forces reported heavy clashes with Houthi forces in the Al-Kadhah sector. Pro-government media also reported artillery strikes against Houthi positions and troop concentrations around Al-Barh, Saqm, and other parts of the western coastal front. Local sources reported Houthi artillery fire on villages around Ash-Shurajah in Jabal Habashi District, with the main road reportedly cut and the movement of displaced civilians disrupted. Another report said a woman and one of her relatives were killed when a bus carrying displaced civilians was struck in Jabal Habashi. The fighting has also extended toward Al-Ashruh in Jabal Habashi, as Houthi forces shelled the outskirts of Al-Ashruh in western Ta'izz with artillery. Farther south along the Red Sea coast, Houthi mortar fire against Al-Haymah village in southern Hudaydah, with several displaced civilians reportedly wounded. In Mawza District, western Ta'izz, a child was killed by a missile strike on Al-Murakh village. The National Resistance also claimed that bodies recovered following fighting on the western coast included members of Somalia's al-Shabaab who had fought alongside Houthi forces. Its military media said documents and personal belongings found with the bodies supported the identification. The claim remains unverified. From the published material alone, it is not possible to establish whether the dead were Somali fighters, African Yemenis, or individuals of another background. Fighting has also been reported beyond western Ta'izz. In southern Marib, pro-government forces released footage showing artillery and drone strikes against Houthi positions, artillery sites, vehicles, and sniper positions. In Al-Bayda, local sources reported airstrikes against Houthi positions around Jabal Sawda Ghurab in Al-Zahir District. Houthi forces were also reported to have shelled a tribal gathering in the Aynat Al Barman area. In Al-Jawf, forces belonging to Yemen's internationally recognized government said they struck Houthi personnel and military capabilities at Al-Labnat camp. A military spokesman described the attack as a response to recent Houthi escalation and said newly introduced capabilities were used. The current picture is therefore one of a Houthi offensive that has lost momentum in several areas, with some advances reversed, but not a concluded battle. Front lines remain active, reinforcements continue to move, and further attempts by either side to regain the initiative should be expected.

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