Yemen in August 2026: the most important developments in politics
In Yemen in August 2026, the fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia drew regional and international statements. On August 7, the UN Security Council condemned violations in Yemen and Houthi attacks, and Arab interior ministers backed Saudi Arabia and condemned a Houthi attack on Najran. On August 9, Riyadh welcomed the Security Council's condemnation, while a Saudi blockade on Yemen continued and aid groups reported worsening conditions and a rising humanitarian toll.
On August 18, Yemeni government forces struck Houthi targets as the Iran-backed Houthis increased pressure on Saudi Arabia. Iran set conditions for the Strait of Hormuz the same day.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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