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Huthis storm UN buildings in Yemeni capital after Israel killed PM and other ministers

Iran-backed Huthi rebels stormed the offices of two United Nations agencies in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday, a day after Israel said it killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government. The offices the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) were “entered by local security forces” on Sunday morning, …

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Egypt Independent September 1, 2025

Israel strikes Yemen after Huthis fire new type of missile

Israel struck Yemen’s Huthis on Sunday after the Iran-backed rebels fired a new type of missile at Israel. The Israeli military said it struck a military site where the presidential palace is located, as well as two power plants and a fuel storage site. At least four people were killed and 67 others were wounded …

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Egypt Independent August 25, 2025

Israel bombs Huthis in Yemen after rebels attack commercial ship for first time in months

CNN — Israel has carried out its first strikes against Huthi targets in Yemen since the Israel-Iran ceasefire, attacking ports and a power plant around midnight local time Sunday night into Monday morning. The strikes come after at least three Huthi ballistic missiles were launched at Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), including …

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Egypt Independent July 8, 2025

Huthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership

CNN — In the month since the US launched a major military campaign targeting the Huthi rebel group in Yemen, the militants have successfully shot down at least seven multi-million-dollar American drones, hindering the US’ ability to move into “phase two” of the operation, multiple US officials familiar with the matter told CNN. The US …

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Egypt Independent April 28, 2025

Yemen’s Huthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port

CNN — The death toll from US airstrikes on an oil port in western Yemen has risen to at least 74 people, the Huthi-run health ministry reported, marking the deadliest day since the United States escalated its aerial campaign against the Iran-backed group last month. US Central Command said Thursday the strikes on Ras Isa …

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Egypt Independent April 19, 2025

Far from being cowed by US airstrikes, Yemen’s Huthis may be relishing them

CNN — For weeks, US airstrikes have pounded Huthi targets in Yemen, hitting oil refineries, airports and missile sites, with President Trump vowing to use “overwhelming force” until the US achieves its goal of stopping the Huthis from targeting shipping in the Red Sea. The Huthis began the campaign in solidarity with Palestinians when Israel …

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Egypt Independent April 6, 2025

US moves B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean island in massive show of force to Huthis, Iran

CNN — The Pentagon has sent at least six B-2 bombers – 30 percent of the US Air Force’s stealth bomber fleet – to the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, in what analysts have called a message to Iran as tensions once again flare in the Middle East. The deployment comes as US President …

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Egypt Independent April 5, 2025

Cost of US military offensive against Huthis nears $1 billion with limited impact

CNN — The total cost of the US military’s operation against the Iran-backed Huthi militants in Yemen is nearing $1 billion in just under three weeks, even as the attacks have had limited impact on destroying the terror group’s capabilities, three people briefed on the campaign’s progress told CNN. The military offensive, which was launched …

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Egypt Independent April 5, 2025

Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Huthis

CNN — Dozens of people have been reported killed after US President Donald Trump ordered “decisive” military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen, opening a new salvo against the Iran-backed group that has targeted shipping lanes in the Red Sea. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US would deploy “overwhelming lethal force” …

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Egypt Independent March 17, 2025

Oil tanker attacked by Huthis in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says

CNN — The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen’s Huthis is still on fire in the Red Sea and now appears to be leaking oil, a Pentagon spokesman said on Tuesday. The Sounion was targeted last week by multiple projectiles off Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah. The Huthis, who control …

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Egypt Independent August 28, 2024

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