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Saudi-led coalition spokesman says de-escalation aimed at ‘preparing the political ground for a peace process in Yemen’.
Houthis
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Government blames Houthis for attack on petrol station as the group says it only struck a military camp.
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UN Security Council warns of growing risk the FSO Safer moored off the coast of western Yemen could rupture or explode.
Coalition says it destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels towards Saudi city Khamis Mushait.
![No country has claimed the Mayun Island airbase in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait [Planet Labs Inc via AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AP21142125122539.jpg?resize=270%2C180)
Yemeni government says UAE behind the base constructed on the strategically important volcanic island.
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The sanctions target the head of the general staff leading the offensive in Marib and another prominent Houthi leader.
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‘Dire conditions’ in Yemen worsen as Houthis press Marib offensive, Saudis urged to ease blockade, US says.
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Iran’s top diplomat meets Houthi group’s spokesman in Oman, calls for ‘political solution’ in Yemen’s long-running war.
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Even if foreign intervention ends, the war will not stop until Yemenis decide to forgive.
![Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an interview in the capital Riyadh to mark the fifth anniversary of his Vision 2030 [Handout via AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/000_98V74Q.jpg?resize=270%2C180)
In a lengthy interview, Saudi prince also outlined the kingdom’s foreign policies concerning Yemen, Iran and the US.
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Houthi fighters take full control of Kassara area and make progress on western front lines despite air attacks.
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US special envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking says fighting in Marib is ‘the single biggest threat to peace efforts’.
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Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed an explosive drone fired towards Khamis Mushait near Abha International Airport.
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Houthis reject a UN report that finds they were likely responsible for the deadly airport attack in December.