Why Yemen’s long ‘no war, no peace’ deadlock may be ending
Summary
Yemen’s government and the Houthi rebel group have increased their military activity since late June, leading to violent clashes and rising tensions. Recent events include flights from Tehran to Houthi-controlled Sanaa, attacks on the airport, and missile strikes, signaling a possible return to intense fighting after years of relative calm.Key Facts
- Both Yemen’s government and Houthi rebels started mobilizing fighters in late June 2024.
- On July 3, the first public flight from Tehran to Sanaa in over ten years landed in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
- Fighting on July 4 in Hodeidah region killed dozens, marking the worst violence in four years.
- Yemeni government bombed Sanaa airport runway after another Tehran-Sanaa flight attempted to land.
- The Houthis fired ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia following the airport attack.
- Yemen’s Defense Minister said the government's patience has ended; the Houthi military announced the war’s de-escalation phase is over.
- Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for the airport attack; the government claimed responsibility.
- Regional experts warn renewed conflict in Yemen could affect Gulf security and disrupt Red Sea maritime traffic.
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