Yemen’s civil war began in 2014 when the rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, and much of northern Yemen, forcing the government into exile.

Houthis launch drone and missile strikes on Saudi-led forces. Houthi military action against Israel by August 31, 2026 at 6.5% YES.

The Houthis launched drone and missile strikes against Yemeni targets in the largest escalation since before the civil war froze in 2022.