Arab Airstrikes Against Yemen Reportedly Could Continue For Months
At a summit in Egypt, the embattled Yemeni President Abed Raboo Mansour Hadi also described Houthi rebels as "puppets of Iran."
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Saudi Arabia Pounds Rebel Targets In Yemen On 2nd Day Of Air Campaign
Airstrikes and anti-aircraft fire rocked the capital, Sanaa, while Houthi rebels continued their push into southern Yemen. Meanwhile, Arab foreign ministers gathered in Egypt.
Yemen's Turmoil Sparks Big Swings In The Global Oil Market
Yemen is minor producer of crude oil but controls a strategic energy waterway. More than 3.8 million barrels a day pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.
Saudis Say Iranian Advisers Aiding Houthis In Yemen As Strikes Continue
The Saudi ambassador to Washington also says the air operations against the Shiite Houthi rebels will continue and "we will see coalition partners join in the effort."
How Yemen's Chaos Stretches Beyond Its Borders
The U.S. has lost a key base for counterterrorism operations. The proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia is heating up. And one more Middle Eastern state has dissolved into chaos.
U.S. Confirms It Is Supporting Saudi Military Operations In Yemen
The attacks, coordinated with 10 allies, began hours after rebels seized an airbase that was critical to U.S. drone operations against al-Qaida. The base is just 35 miles from Aden, an economic hub.
Yemen Descends Into Chaos As Foreign Minister Seeks Help From Neighbors
Britain reportedly has withdrawn its remaining special forces, days after a similar U.S. move, in response to the worsening security that the U.N. envoy for Yemen described as the "edge of civil war."
Scores Killed In Mosque Attacks In Yemen
Suicide bombers strike at two Shiite mosques said to be frequented by supporters of the country's Houthi rebel movement.
U.S. State Department Suspends Operations In Yemen
The deteriorating security situation in Yemen is leading the U.S. embassy in Sanaa to reduce staff and suspend consular operations.
Hagel: Stress Of 'Nonstop War' Forcing Out Good Soldiers
In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, outgoing Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says he is concerned about the toll of repeatedly rotating the same soldiers back to the front lines.