Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns
Summary
The United Nations warns that Yemen is close to a return of full-scale war after fighting increased along its front lines since the 2022 truce. Both the Houthi group and the Yemeni government have recently conducted attacks, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and worsening a severe humanitarian crisis.Key Facts
- Fighting between Iran-aligned Houthis and Yemen’s government has increased in multiple regions, including Marib and Taiz.
- The Yemeni government repelled a Houthi attack on Taiz and launched artillery and drone strikes against Houthi forces.
- Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council promised strong responses to Houthi actions.
- The UN called for immediate de-escalation and a strong ceasefire to prevent further conflict.
- Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping may increase tensions between the US and Iran.
- Yemen’s economy has been severely damaged by war, with an urgent need for cooperation on trade, oil exports, and flights.
- Over half of Yemen’s population lacks reliable food, with millions facing famine-like conditions.
- The British government blamed the Houthis for escalating violence and worsening the humanitarian situation.
- The Houthis recently launched a drone attack on a Saudi oil refinery, blaming Saudi violations of Yemeni airspace.
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