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Yemen Forces Launch 81 Attacks on Houthi Positions

8/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Yemen’s internationally recognized government forces launched 81 attacks on Houthi positions within 24 hours.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree reported two drones struck Najran airport and an Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Saudi Arabia could not contain the Houthis as attacks increase.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk urged both sides to halt actions that could return Yemen to full-scale war.

History

Historical Context

On 26 March 2015 Saudi Arabia led a nine-nation coalition into Yemen at President Hadi’s request, launching Operation Decisive Storm and later Operation Restoring Hope. Backed by the United Arab Emirates and U.S. intelligence, the campaign deployed more than 10,000 troops and extensive bombings. That precedent frames today’s Houthi strikes on Saudi sites and Iran’s IRGC warnings of renewed escalation.

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Story summary

Yemen’s internationally recognized government forces launched 81 attacks on Houthi positions within 24 hours.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree reported two drones struck Najran airport and an Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Saudi Arabia could not contain the Houthis as attacks increase.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk urged both sides to halt actions that could return Yemen to full-scale war.

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