UN says relative calm has ended as Yemen enters a more dangerous phase

Ansar Allah said it was prepared to intervene if other states joined the US-Israeli war against Iran or used the Red Sea to attack Iran. The declaration raised the risk of Yemen being pulled into a...

The UN Security Council scheduled a briefing on Yemen as military activity and the regional spillover risk remained central concerns. The envoy called for preserving the political track.

The Council adopted Resolution 2826, renewing reporting requirements on Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels. The measure addressed maritime security while leaving the political...

A cargo vessel was attacked near Bab al-Mandab; four crew members and two rescuers were reported killed. Ansar Allah said the ship carried Saudi military goods, a claim not independently verified.

Hans Grundberg told the Security Council that frontline activity and attacks on vessels risked drawing Yemen into a broader regional confrontation. He urged de-escalation and a renewed political...

The Council heard reports of Houthi forces capturing Red Sea islands and the internationally recognized government launching a counteroffensive. The strategic strait became a focal point of renewed...

Council members condemned attacks and threats against commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab amid renewed fighting. The statement reflected the internationalization of maritime risks.

The Secretary-General’s spokesperson said the UN was deeply concerned about military escalation and Houthi offensives across several governorates, warning of impacts on civilians and peace efforts.

Reuters verified video showing armored vehicles driving over Houthi fighters. The Giants Brigade said it believed some fighters were surrendering and opened an investigation; the episode raised...

IOM reported mass displacement since fighting intensified in early September, across multiple governorates, alongside urgent shelter and relief needs. The crisis is shaped by both renewed combat and...