Houthis Press South, Analysts Say Assault on Aden Unlikely
While Yemen’s Houthi rebels advance, an assault on the remnant government in Aden is unlikely.
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Saudis Vow Measures Against Iran’s “Aggression” in Yemen
The kingdom’s foreign minister says it will take “necessary measures” if diplomacy fails.
Yemen Power Struggle Worsens, Fighting in Aden
Yemen’s president faces opposition from Iranian-backed rebels as well as his predecessor.
Saleh Loyalists Abandon Yemen’s Hadi
A power struggle between Yemen’s former president and his embattled successor could benefit Houthi rebels.
Iran Rushes to Help Consolidate Houthi Rule in Yemen
Iranian media celebrate the acquisition of another “ally” after Houthi leaders arrive in Tehran for talks.
Arab Gulf States, United Nations Back Yemen’s Hadi
Powers call on the Houthi rebels controlling the capital to stand aside for a transition plan.
Yemen’s Hadi Reappears in Aden, Denounces Houthi “Coup”
The president’s reappearance raises the possibility of Yemen falling apart along pre-unification lines.
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Dissolve Parliament, Take Over
Shia rebels from the north of Yemen announce the formation of an interim government for two years.
Hadi Resigns, Leaves Yemen’s Fate in Houthi Rebels’ Hands
The resignation of Yemen’s president leaves Houthi rebels effectively in control of the country.
Houthi Rebels Storm Yemen’s Presidential Palace
The war reaches Yemen’s capital as Houthi rebels come in from the north.
Houthis Endorse Government as South Yemen Prepares to Secede
Having subdued an insurgency in the north, Yemen faces the possibility of secession in the south.
Obama Escapes Nixon Treatment for Holiday Bombings
Leftists condemned bombings in Vietnam, but hardly criticize Barack Obama’s drone strikes in Yemen.
Yemen Federation Plan Fails to Satisfy Southern Separatists
Leaders of the independence movement in the south fear a federation would dilute their authority.
United States See Rise in Iranian-Sponsored Terrorism
Al Qaeda continues to weaken while Iran increasingly sponsors terrorism abroad, a report shows.
Yemen Succeeds Pakistan as Ground Zero in Drone War
Drone strikes in Pakistan decrease as Al Qaeda expands its presence in Yemen.