Yahya Saree
Coverage of Yahya Saree in the Nexus archive.
- US continues attacks on Iran, Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers
The Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced that two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, were targeted for violating a blockade decision. The US is reported to have continued attacks on Iran.
- Watch: Houthi spokesperson says group targeted Saudi oil tankers
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the group targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, alleging the vessels violated a ban. Saudi state media confirmed one tanker was struck, causing a fire at its bow, but stated all crew members aboard Encelia were safe.
- Houthis announce maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia
Houthi rebels in Yemen announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia as retaliation for the bombing of Sanaa Airport. The embargo is linked to tensions amid the US war on Iran, threatening global petroleum supplies.
- Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, targeting the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical global shipping route, in retaliation for a blockade and an attack on Sanaa International Airport. The move threatens to escalate regional tensions and disrupt 12% of world trade passing through the strait.
- Yemen’s Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in response to an attack on Sanaa Airport. The embargo, described as 'an eye for an eye,' follows recent strikes on Sanaa International Airport and Abha airport in Saudi Arabia, threatening a 2022 truce. The move could pressure Saudi Arabia as it relies on its East-West Pipeline to export oil amid the Strait of Hormuz being under Iranian control.
- Houthis say they shot down Saudi surveillance aircraft
Yemen's Houthi group claimed to have shot down a Saudi Arabian surveillance aircraft over Al-Bayda Governorate. The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, stated the aircraft was a Wing Loong II reconnaissance model conducting hostile missions at dawn.
- Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in biggest flare-up in years
Yemen’s Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control, breaking a four-year truce. Saudi Arabia intercepted the missiles and called the Houthi militia 'terrorist.'
- Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation
Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in response to Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport. The UN Security Council expressed concern over potential escalation, while the Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen reported intercepting Houthi missiles. Tensions have risen following the UAE's withdrawal from Yemen earlier this year.
- Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike
The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen condemned Saudi Arabia for airstrikes on Sana'a airport, threatening retaliatory attacks and signaling a potential resumption of war. The Houthis, which control northern Yemen, accused Saudi Arabia of violating Yemen's sovereignty, while Iran condemned the strike as a breach of law.
- Yemen govt says hit Sanaa airport, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Saudi-backed government claimed responsibility for targeting Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of ending a de-escalation phase and launched attacks. The escalation threatens to collapse a 2022 truce, with both sides issuing retaliatory warnings.
- Yemen's Houthis say Sanaa airport bombed
Yemen's Houthis claim Saudi Arabia bombed Sanaa International Airport, ending a de-escalation phase and vowing retaliation. They accuse Riyadh of violating the 2022 ceasefire agreement, while Saudi authorities have not commented. The Houthis also allege Saudi Arabia hindered a Red Cross aircraft at the airport.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Saudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport, with the Yemeni government stating the strikes aimed to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi delegation had attended the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, and the rebels alleged Saudi Arabia ended a de-escalation phase with the attack.
- Yemeni military target airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing
Yemen’s defense ministry targeted Sanaa International Airport runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi group, controlling Sanaa, accused Saudi Arabia of the attack and vowed retaliation, while the Yemeni government, based in Aden, claimed responsibility.
- Houthis declare Israeli-linked vessels military targets in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis declared Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea as military targets, banning Israeli maritime navigation. The military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that any Israeli-linked movement in the region would be engaged, and claimed an attack on a sensitive target in Jaffa.