Yemen front and the region
Istanbul quartet condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and shipping, urges return to political track
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan issued a joint statement condemning Houthi attacks on the kingdom and on Red Sea shipping. On the ground, both sides report fighting and airstrikes in Lahj, Taiz and Saada, while Yemenis in Brussels kept up pressure to lift the siege of Taiz.
Summary
- ConfirmedA four-nation statement in Istanbul condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and commercial ships and demands they stop immediately.
- AttributedPro-Houthi media: around 15 Saudi airstrikes hit Lahj, the largest number since operations began.
- AttributedGovernment and southern military sources say two Houthi commanders were killed in Kahboub and west of Taiz.
- AttributedA rights network records 21 violations and 213 Houthi projectiles fired at Taiz in 24 hours.
- ConfirmedYemeni diaspora rally outside the European Parliament in Brussels to demand an end to the Taiz siege.
projectiles fired at residential areas of Taiz in 24 hours, according to a rights network
Belqees 06:35Zapproximate Saudi airstrikes on Lahj, according to local sources cited by a pro-Houthi site
YNP 06:00Zdollars: Brent's Friday settlement, its highest in nearly 6 months
Daily Times 05:28ZDevelopments in this window
- AttributedTaiz
Rights network: 21 Houthi violations and 213 projectiles in Taiz in 24 hours
A rights network documented 21 violations it attributed to the Houthis in Taiz over 24 hours, with around 213 projectiles fired at residential areas. The network says the toll includes two children killed, three civilians wounded and four people abducted. It called on the international community to act to protect residents.
Source: belqees.net - AttributedSaada
Houthi media: new airstrikes on Kitaf, al-Buqa and Sahar
Houthi media reported airstrikes on the districts of Kitaf and al-Buqa, Sahar and east of Saada city, plus three strikes on Mocha in Taiz. In Saudi Arabia, civil defence issued early warnings in Riyadh, Najran and Wadi al-Dawasir before giving the all-clear. The coalition has not commented on the strikes.
Source: kalimaiq.com - AttributedTaiz
Field source: Houthi commander Talal al-Shamiri killed west of Taiz
A field source told Al-Mashhad Al-Yemeni that Houthi commander Talal al-Shamiri, known as Abu Nasr, was killed with several companions in fighting west of Taiz city. The source says he commanded the 33rd Brigade and led an attack on positions including those of the 35th Brigade. This is one side's account and has not been independently confirmed.
Source: almashhad.news - AttributedLahj
Pro-Houthi site: around 15 Saudi airstrikes on Lahj
The pro-Houthi Yemeni News Portal said local sources counted nearly 15 Saudi airstrikes on Lahj on Saturday. It said the strikes focused on al-Madaraba and Ras al-Ara and also hit al-Maqatira and Tur al-Baha. The site claims Houthi forces have taken areas in these districts. There is no confirmation from the coalition or the government.
Source: yemnews.net - AttributedLahj
Military sources: deputy commander of Houthi 'Rapid Intervention' killed in Kahboub
Military sources told Sama Aden that Houthi commander Mohammed Mohsen Qairan al-Dhubyani was killed in clashes with the southern Giants Brigades on the Kahboub front. The sources describe him as deputy commander of the so-called 'Rapid Intervention' force, holding a self-styled major general rank. The Houthis have not commented.
Source: samaaden.news - ConfirmedIstanbul
Quartet condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan, in a joint statement after meeting in Istanbul on Friday, condemned Houthi attacks on the kingdom and on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. The statement called for an immediate halt to the attacks and a return to the political process in Yemen. The four countries also urged diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran. Egypt's foreign ministry spokesman said the region is bracing for possible further escalation.
- Confirmed
Brent tops $116 amid fears over Houthi attacks
Brent crude settled on Friday at $116.72 a barrel, up $3.55 and its highest close since late April. The report linked the rise to Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and an oil spill in the UAE.
Source: Daily Times - ConfirmedBrussels
Yemeni rally outside European Parliament to lift Taiz siege
The Yemeni community, joined by academics and rights activists from Belgium and the Netherlands, held a rally outside the European Parliament in Brussels. Participants urged the EU to press for opening crossings, lifting the siege of Taiz and holding those responsible for abuses to account.
Source: almashhad.news yemenmonitor.com