Yemen front and the region
Egypt's parliament postpones vote on defence support for Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament put off a vote on authorising defence support for Saudi Arabia to a later session. In Manama, Gulf foreign ministers said the kingdom's security is part of their own, while Yemeni government forces say they have launched operations to clear Houthi pockets around Bab al-Mandab.
Summary
- ConfirmedEgypt's parliament adjourned its emergency session without a vote and extended it to Monday, according to MPs.
- ConfirmedThe GCC ministerial council in Manama condemned Houthi attacks and asked for Gulf states to be included in any negotiations.
- ConfirmedAraghchi: Iran's offer to reopen Hormuz within 6 days remains on the table, on Iranian terms.
- AttributedGovernment forces say they began offensive operations in Bab al-Mandab and repelled an attack west of Taiz.
- UnverifiedUnconfirmed reports of 3 air strikes near Mokha port.
Houthi fighters killed on Saturday, according to government military sources
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- UnverifiedMokha
Reports of 3 air strikes and explosions near Mokha port
Emirates Voice, citing Yemeni media, reported heavy explosions around Mokha port west of Taiz after 3 strikes said to have hit Houthi weapons depots and positions. No official party has claimed the strikes, and their exact timing is unclear.
Source: emiratesvoice.com - ConfirmedEgypt
Egypt's parliament postpones vote on authorising defence support for Saudi Arabia
Egypt's House of Representatives adjourned its emergency session without voting on President Sisi's request to provide defence support to Saudi Arabia. Two MPs told AFP the session was extended to Monday so all members could speak. Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni quoted MP Mostafa Bakry as saying the vote was moved to Tuesday and reported disagreements among MPs, an account not independently confirmed.
- ConfirmedStrait of Hormuz
Araghchi: Hormuz could reopen within 6 days if Washington accepts Iran's terms
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in Baghdad that Iran's 7-day proposal is still on the table. He said the strait could reopen within 6 days, with talks resuming on day seven, if the US accepts the conditions. These include lifting the blockade on Iranian ports and oil sanctions and ending hostilities on all regional fronts.
Source: Times Now - AttributedTaiz
Local sources: Houthis block transport of gas cylinders into Taiz city
Local sources told 2 December News Agency, which is aligned with the National Resistance, that a Houthi checkpoint in Najd Qasim stopped residents from filling gas cylinders and taking them into the city. This follows a week-long ban on household gas supplies entering the city, according to the outlet.
Source: 2dec.net - AttributedHodeidah
Houthi media: Saudi strike hits a farm in al-Munirah
The Houthi-run Saba agency said a Saudi air strike hit a farm in Deir Mufleh, al-Munirah district, north of Hodeidah, killing several cows. The coalition has not commented on the account.
Source: althawrah.ye saba.ye - ConfirmedGulf
Gulf foreign ministers in Manama: Saudi security is part of GCC security
The GCC Ministerial Council held its 168th session in Manama on Sunday. Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, backed its right to self-defence and called for Gulf states to be included in any talks affecting their security. Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani condemned the disruption of shipping in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.
Source: youm7.com The Peninsula Qatar - AttributedBab al-Mandab and Taiz
Government forces launch operations to clear Houthi pockets in Bab al-Mandab
Government military sources said forces began offensive operations on Sunday to clear remaining Houthi pockets around Bab al-Mandab, as Operation Dawn of Yemen entered its 14th day. They say they repelled a large attack west of Taiz on the old airport and Madarat fronts, and that Houthi losses on Saturday reached 100 killed and 190 wounded. These figures have not been independently confirmed.
Source: aawsat.com - ConfirmedPakistan and Egypt
Pakistan and Egypt condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in a phone call and reaffirmed full solidarity with the kingdom. They also discussed coordination under the R-4 framework of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry.
Source: Anadolu Agency