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Israel intercepts three surface-to-surface missiles launched from Yemen, with at least one missile being shot down by its Arrow missile defence system. The Iran-backed Houthis claim responsibility for the launches.
2023-10-31

Saudi Arabia proposes a ceasefire in Yemen to end the conflict against the Houthi movement.
2021-03-22

The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths announces that the Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government have agreed to a prisoner swap of 1,081 detainees. The release will include 400 government prisoners and 681 Houthi fighters.
2020-09-27

Houthis warn of worse attacks if Saudi Arabia continues its escalation and aggression in Yemen.
2019-06-23

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman accuses Iran of an act of "direct military aggression" by supplying missiles to rebels in Yemen.
2017-11-7

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the United Nations special envoy for Yemen, says he welcomes the tentative truce that started at midnight Yemen time. The truce opens unhindered access for relief aid to all of Yemen. Peace talks are set to start later this month.
2016-04-11

Iran says last night, Saudi warplanes bombed its embassy in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, wounding several of its guards. The Associated Press reports there is no visible damage to the building. A Saudi-alliance spokesman promises to investigate the accusations.
2016-01-7

An Al Qaeda suicide bombing claims at least 26 people in the city of Mukalla.
2012-02-25

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh reportedly refuses to sign a Gulf-brokered accord allowing him to resign within 30 days in exchange for immunity; the opposition signed the deal yesterday.
2011-05-22

President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh frees prisoners as part of its support for the cease-fire.
2010-04-6