Hodeidah
Coverage of Hodeidah in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi Arabia says it reserves ‘right to respond’ to drone attacks
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemned recent drone attacks on its oil infrastructure by Yemen's Houthis, stating it reserves the right to respond. Saudi forces previously struck the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah, with coalition spokesman Major-General Turki al-Maliki labeling the attacks 'cowardly and reckless.'
- Kuwait condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea
Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, calling the strike on Saudi vessel NCC MASA a violation of international law and a threat to maritime security. The ministry expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported its measures to protect sovereignty, following mutual attacks between the Houthis and Saudi forces.
- Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
Saudi Arabia bombed Hodeidah in retaliation for a Houthi missile strike on a Saudi ship in the Red Sea. The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, imposed an embargo on Saudi shipping, disrupting maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- Houthis claim missile attack on southern Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Jizan city via their Telegram media. Saudi Arabia issued alerts to Jizan and Yanbu residents, while the Houthi Foreign Ministry accused Saudi Arabia of attacking Hodeidah's Telecommunications Corporation facilities, vowing retaliation.
- Houthis say Saudi attack on Hodeidah will lead to 'escalation for escalation'
The Houthi Foreign Ministry accused Saudi Arabia of attacking facilities in Hodeidah and Kamaran Island, claiming these actions will provoke retaliation. The ministry stated the attacks, which injured a woman, represent a 'major folly' by Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia strikes Yemeni port city of Hodeidah as Iranian backed Houthi rebels vow to escalate
Saudi Arabia has launched strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have pledged to escalate their actions in response.
- Houthi media says Saudi struck Hodeida telecom facilities and Kamaran island
Houthi media claims Saudi forces struck telecom facilities in Yemen's Hodeidah and Kamaran Island, as reported by Al-Masirah TV. Middle East Eye previously reported strikes on Hodeidah port. The attacks were described as part of a Saudi air campaign targeting telecommunications infrastructure.
- Yemen's Houthis kill 16 government troops; cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis killed 16 government troops, and a cargo ship reported an attack in the Red Sea near Hodeidah, a port city controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group.
- Yemen's Houthis kill 16 government troops; cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis killed 16 government troops and a cargo ship reported an attack in the Red Sea, both incidents occurring near Hodeidah, which is controlled by the Houthi rebels.
- 50 Houthi fighters killed in renewed clashes in Yemen
Yemeni government officials reported that Houthis launched a surprise offensive targeting army barracks in southern Hodeidah, resulting in the deaths of 50 Houthi fighters during renewed clashes in Yemen.
- At least 15 Yemeni government troops killed in Hodeidah fighting
At least 15 Yemeni government troops were killed in fighting in Hodeidah. The Yemeni minister reported that more than 50 Houthi fighters were also killed in the clashes.
- Cargo vessel attacked near Yemen's Hodeidah, UK maritime agency says
A cargo vessel was attacked by unidentified armed assailants near Yemen's Hodeidah, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The attack occurred 56km southwest of Hodeidah, prompting the UKMTO to advise caution for ships in the area and investigate the incident.