Last week in the Middle East, clashes were reported between pro-Southern Transitional Council (STC) and pro-Hadi forces in Yemen’s Abyan for the first time in 2021. In Bahrain, protests continued over the death of a political prisoner amid the outbreak of COVID-19 at the facility. In Iraq, the Al Balad Airbase housing US and Coalition…
Last week in the Middle East, intense fighting was reported in Yemen’s Marib and Hodeidah governorates, whereas clashes decreased in Taizz and Hajjah. Meanwhile, Houthi forces claim to have targeted Saudi Arabia with four drones. In Bahrain, demonstrations spiked over concerns for prisoners amid an outbreak of the coronavirus at Jaw Prison. In Syria, a…
Last week in the Middle East, fighting between pro-Hadi and Houthi forces continued in Yemen, but at a lower level compared to the week prior. The Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and drones, despite Saudi’s proposal for a peace deal. Elsewhere, Syrian regime forces and their Russian allies intensified their attacks…
Last week in the Middle East, clashes between Houthi and pro-Hadi forces continued in Yemen, with the Houthis capturing a number of sites in Marib, whereas pro-Hadi forces made territorial gains in Taizz. In Iraq, seven rockets were fired at US forces stationed at Balad Air Base, though no casualties were reported. Meanwhile, in Syria,…
Last week in the Middle East, fighting between Houthi and pro-Hadi forces continued in Yemen, with intense fighting reported in several governorates, including in Marib, Al Jawf, and Taizz. The Saudi-led coalition carried out airstrikes targeting Sanaa, while Houthi forces continued their drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia. In Syria, Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD)…
Last week in the Middle East, intense fighting between Houthi and pro-Hadi forces continued in the Marib governorate in Yemen, while pro-Hadi fighters launched a new offensive in the Taiz governorate. Meanwhile, Houthi forces claimed to have hit an Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia with a cruise missile. In Syria, Israel carried out airstrikes…
Last week in the Middle East, clashes continued between pro-Hadi and Houthi forces in Yemen, with the Houthis intensifying their offensive towards Marib City. In Syria, US forces carried out airstrikes targeting positions of Iranian-backed groups in response to attacks against US and coalition personnel in Iraq. Meanwhile, violent demonstrations broke out in Nassriya city…
Last week in the Middle East, Houthis in Yemen captured Az Zurin in Marib’s Sirwah district, whereas pro-Hadi forces made gains in Al Jawf and Dali’s Qaatabah. Meanwhile, Houthis continued their drone attacks against airports in Saudi Arabia. In Syria, two IED explosions in Al Bab and Afrin city led to civilian casualties. Clashes between…
Last week in the Middle East, a major offensive was launched by Houthis in Marib in Yemen, while they also attacked Saudi Arabia’s Asir governorate with drones and missiles. In Syria, Russian forces targeted the oil refineries in Terhin, while regime forces and their allies clashed with the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), as well as…
Last week in the Middle East, pro-Hadi forces made territorial gains in Al Jawf and Sadah governorates in Yemen. Meanwhile, the US administration announced the removal of Houthis from its list of terrorist organizations, and the end of US support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. Elsewhere, regime forces in Syria killed at least eight…