Yemen War Live Tracker 2026

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HIGH

Severity

Civil

Type

10

Headlines (48h)

9h

Last Updated

Current Status

ongoing

Situation 2026

Active military operations continue with Houthi forces engaging coalition assets and government-aligned troops. Recent incidents include claimed downing of a Turkish Bayraktar Akıncı drone, attacks on Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea, and ground clashes in Al Jawf Governorate. Houthis maintain sustained military capability despite coalition airstrikes.

Background

The Yemeni Civil War began in 2014 when Houthi forces (Ansar Allah) seized the capital Sana'a, prompting a Saudi-led international coalition intervention in 2015. The conflict represents a proxy struggle between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, with regional and global powers involved.

Humanitarian Impact

Critical health crisis ongoing with dengue fever outbreak spreading among civilian population. Healthcare system severely degraded due to prolonged conflict, limiting response capacity. Humanitarian access remains severely restricted with significant portions of population requiring medical assistance and aid.

Outlook

Conflict trajectory remains volatile with no political resolution in sight. Houthi military capabilities persist despite years of coalition operations. Risk of escalation remains high given regional tensions, drone attacks on infrastructure, and proxy warfare dynamics. Humanitarian situation expected to deteriorate further without intervention.

Key Actors

Houthis (Ansar Allah)Saudi-led CoalitionPresidential Leadership Council (PLC)United StatesIranTurkeyUnited NationsInternational humanitarian organizations

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Latest Headlines

Houthis claim Saudi drone downed over northwestern Yemen

Al Jazeera · 5h ago

🇾🇪🇾🇪❌🇸🇦 — Ansar Allah (Houthis) has announced the downing of a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle...

Telegram·IntelSlava · 14h ago

Houthis say downed Saudi reconaissance drone

Middle East Eye · 15h ago

New front in US-Iran war escalates as Houthis fire at Saudi oil facilities

Al Jazeera · 21h ago

↩️🎬 🇾🇪❌🇾🇪🇸🇦 — More footage of the ongoing clashes between Ansar Allah (Houthis) and pro-Presidential Leadership Council (PLC)...

Telegram·IntelSlava · 1d ago

Yemen’s Houthis target Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea

Al Jazeera · 1d ago

Footage allegedly shows a pickup truck belonging to Ansar Allah (Houthis) fighters burning in Al Yatamah village, Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen.

Telegram·IntelSlava · 1d ago

US pauses nightly Iran strikes, as Houthis clash with Saudis

SCMP World · 1d ago

🇾🇪❌🇾🇪🇸🇦 — Clashes erupted between Ansar Allah (Houthis) and Saudi-backed Al-Juayd tribal fighters at the Al-Muhayr checkpoint...

Telegram·IntelSlava · 1d ago

Houthis claimed to have struck Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on Saturday morning, prompting Saudi authorities to issue emergency warnings for the provinces of Jizan and Yanbu before lifting the alert for Jizan shortly after.

Telegram·osintdefender · 1d ago

Conflict Timeline

2014-09-21

Houthi Takeover of Sanaa

Houthi forces captured the Yemeni capital Sanaa, forcing President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi to flee. This marked the beginning of major armed conflict between the Iran-aligned Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.

2015-02-21

Hadi Flees to Saudi Arabia

President Hadi escaped to Riyadh after Houthis advanced further, establishing a government-in-exile. This prompted the Saudi-led coalition to formally intervene militarily.

2015-03-26

Coalition Airstrikes Begin

Saudi Arabia and allied nations launched Operation Decisive Storm with extensive aerial bombardment against Houthi positions. The campaign aimed to restore Hadi's government and counter Iranian influence.

2015-07-04

Battle of Aden Begins

Coalition forces and Hadi-aligned troops launched major offensive to retake the port city of Aden from Houthis. After weeks of fighting, pro-government forces gained control of this strategically vital city.

2018-12-13

Sweden Peace Talks Agreement

Houthis and Yemeni government agreed to ceasefire terms in Stockholm negotiations mediated by UN envoys. The agreement included prisoner exchanges and humanitarian corridor provisions.

2019-01-17

Hodeidah Humanitarian Truce

Parties agreed to ceasefire and redeployment in Red Sea port city Hodeidah to allow humanitarian access. The agreement represented fragile progress toward reducing maritime conflict.

2022-04-02

UN-Brokered Two-Month Ceasefire

First nationwide ceasefire in six years took effect following UN mediation between Houthis and coalition. The truce aimed to reduce humanitarian crisis affecting millions of Yemenis.

2024-04-18

Ongoing Conflict with Houthi Attacks

Despite ceasefire attempts, fighting continues with Houthi drone and missile attacks on shipping and coalition forces. The conflict remains largely unresolved with humanitarian situation remaining dire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yemen War?

The Yemeni Civil War began in 2014 when Houthi forces (Ansar Allah) seized the capital Sana'a, prompting a Saudi-led international coalition intervention in 2015. The conflict represents a proxy struggle between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, with regional and global powers involved.

Who are the parties involved in the Yemen War?

The main parties are Houthis vs Coalition. ongoing

What is the current situation in the Yemen War?

Active military operations continue with Houthi forces engaging coalition assets and government-aligned troops. Recent incidents include claimed downing of a Turkish Bayraktar Akıncı drone, attacks on Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea, and ground clashes in Al Jawf Governorate. Houthis maintain sustained military capability despite coalition airstrikes.

What is the humanitarian impact of the Yemen War?

Critical health crisis ongoing with dengue fever outbreak spreading among civilian population. Healthcare system severely degraded due to prolonged conflict, limiting response capacity. Humanitarian access remains severely restricted with significant portions of population requiring medical assistance and aid.

What is the outlook for the Yemen War?

Conflict trajectory remains volatile with no political resolution in sight. Houthi military capabilities persist despite years of coalition operations. Risk of escalation remains high given regional tensions, drone attacks on infrastructure, and proxy warfare dynamics. Humanitarian situation expected to deteriorate further without intervention.

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