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Fighting continues between Yemen gov’t forces, Houthis: What is the latest?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Government forces and Saudi Arabia carry out air attacks to stop Houthis' advance as thousands displaced by conflict.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:47:19 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea

  2. Middle East live: Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni forces

  3. Yemen: Houthi offensive triggers new displacement crisis

  4. Iranian vessel in Hormuz hit, while Houthis expand control of shipping lane

  5. Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia

  6. Fighting continues between Yemen gov’t forces, Houthis: What is the latest?

  7. The week in pictures: 9/11 anniversary, far-right win in Germany and Houthis' Yemen offensive

Sources

The original report was published by Al Jazeera. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

Read the full report at Al Jazeera

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