EXCLUSIVE: Promised Iranian Funds Fail to Arrive in Islamic Jihad Terrorists’ Coffers
TEL AVIV – Islamic Jihad sources told Breitbart Jerusalem that the movement has been suspending payments to its activists for three months.
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Report: Iran-Backed Yemeni Rebels Use North Korean Missiles Against Saudis
According to South Korean sources for the Korea Times, Yemeni rebels have attacked Saudi Arabian targets with missiles purchased from North Korea.
Report: ISIS in Yemen Trying to Steal Al-Qaeda’s Thunder
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) has significantly expanded its footprint in Yemen over the last year, posing a challenge to its rival al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), reports Reuters. ISIS’s ranks have been bolstered with new members amid the messy war in Yemen between Iran-allied Shiite Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition of Sunni Arab nations.
Yemen Prison Break: 1,200 Escapees Include Al-Qaeda Jihadists
A massive prison break in Yemen freed nearly 1,200 detainees, including some suspected al-Qaeda militants.
Yemen’s Houthis Claim They Shot Down a Saudi-led Coalition Fighter Jet
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Monday that they shot down a Moroccan F-16 fighter jet that was participating in the Saudi-led coalition against them and their allies.
‘Tipping Point’: Pataki Says Arrogant DC and Radical Islamic Terrorism Threatening Freedom
In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News at the South Carolina Freedom Summit this weekend, former New York Governor George Pataki provided a taste of what a Pataki presidency would look like, should he decide to formally enter the increasingly crowded race.
Saudis Offer Five-Day Pause to Fighting in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has proposed a five-day humanitarian cease-fire in Yemen as long as the Houthis also refrain from the fighting.
Senegal to Send 2,100 Troops to Support Saudi-Led Campaign in Yemen
Senegal announced on Monday that it will send 2,100 to support the Saudi Arabia-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthis rebels and their allies in Yemen, according to various media reports.
Report: Foreign Ministers from Turkey, Iran to Discuss Solution to Yemen Crisis
Predominantly Sunni Turkey and Shia powerhouse Iran have decided to join forces towards finding a peaceful solution to the chaos in Yemen, reports Turkey’s pro-government Daily Sabah, quoting the Iranian envoy to Turkey.
Pentagon Will Attempt to Recover Weapons in Yemen After U.S. Embassy Reopens
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Pentagon, amid the chaos plaguing Yemen, is unable to recover more than half a billion dollars worth of weapons, equipment, and other U.S. taxpayer-funded security assistance provided to the impoverished Arab country, according to a U.S. defense official.
Saudi-led Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen Appear to Be Broadening
Saudi-led led airstrikes continued to target Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen even after Saudi officials said they were shifting the focus of their operations towards political talks and humanitarian aid.
Saudi Airstrikes against Houthis Continue Despite Call for Peace Talks
Saudi Arabia-led airstrikes continue to target Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, despite the rebels’ call for peace talks, according to media reports.
Shiite Leader in Yemen Vows Not to Surrender, Pro-Saudi Ground Forces Grow by Thousands
An Iran-backed Shiite rebel leader in Yemen vowed not to surrender Sunday despite ongoing Saudi-led airstrikes and a Yemeni commander bringing at least 15,000 troops to Saudi Arabia’s side.
AQAP Makes Gains Amid Conflict Between Houthis and Saudi-Led Campaign
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) took over a major airport, a sea port, and oil terminal in southern Yemen while forces loyal to Yemen’s exiled president and a Saudi-led air campaign continued to battle Iran-backed Houthi rebels in other parts of the country.
UN Imposes Arms Embargo on Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels in Yemen
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday decided to impose an arms embargo on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and their allies, including former President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his son.
WSJ: US Says Iran Is Trying to Supply Missiles to Houthis in Yemen
The U.S. is widening its role in the Saudi Arabia-led campaign against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, screening military targets and searching vessels for Yemen-bound game-changing weapons from Iran, reports The Wall Street Journal.
UN: Up to 1/3 of Fighters in Yemen Are Children
Nearly a third of fighters participating in Yemen’s armed conflict are children who are experiencing chronic malnutrition, a United Nations official told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
India Concludes Yemen Evacuations While U.S. Still Has No Plans to Help Americans
The Indian government went to great lengths to evacuate 4,640 Indian nationals and nearly 960 foreign citizens from 41 countries, including the United States, out of war-ravaged Yemen.
Iran Calls Yemen Bombing ‘Genocide’ After U.S. Expedites Arms Shipments to Saudi-led Coalition
Saudi-led airstrikes against Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen continued on Thursday as Iran called the two-week campaign a “genocide.”
US to Americans in Yemen: Seek Help From India
The U.S. government is telling Americans who want to escape the security chaos in Yemen to seek assistance from an NGO and India, according to a message from the evacuated U.S. embassy in Sanaa.
Iran Urges Saudi-led Coalition to Stop Bombing Campaign in Yemen
A senior official from Iran reportedly called on the Saudi Arabia-led coalition to stop its bombing campaign against Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Saudis Block Ports in Yemen To Prevent Flow of Weapons and Fighters
Naval forces from Saudi Arabia moved to block ports in Yemen in an effort to prevent weapons and fighters from coming in and out of the country as coalition airstrikes continue to target Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Arab States Agree to Form Joint Military Force to Counter Iranian Influence, Islamist Extremism
The leaders of Arab League nations have officially agreed to form a unified military force to counter Iranian influence and Islamist extremism.
U.S. Evacuates Troops from Yemen as Iran-Backed Rebels Issue Call to Arms
Iran-backed Shiite rebels in Yemen called on supporters to battle forces loyal to the embattled U.S.-backed Yemeni president as the last remaining American troops evacuated the country.
Gunmen Kidnap French Woman in Yemen
A French woman in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, has been kidnapped by gunmen amid political crisis and deteriorating security conditions following the takeover of the U.S.-backed Yemeni government by Shiite Houthi rebels, according to various media reports.
UN Demands Iran-Backed Houthis Cede Power in Yemen
The 15-member United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution demanding that the Iran-backed Houthi rebels “immediately and unconditionally” cede power in Yemen.