Houthis Strike Marib Again as UN Warns Yemen Is Nearing Wider Conflict
The latest strikes wounded 14 others and prompted a U.N. warning that renewed attacks in Yemen could draw the conflict into a wider regional confrontation.
- Houthis launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on displacement camps and neighborhoods in Marib, killing two and injuring 14, targeting Saudi-backed forces and equipment, according to local authorities reported by the state news agency SABA.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes that killed at least 30 Yemeni government troops in Marib and Hadramawt, citing a detected Saudi military buildup.
- U.N. Special Envoy Hans Grundberg warned that Yemen faces a high risk of large-scale conflict and urged all sides to exercise restraint and engage in U.N.-led negotiations to prevent wider regional confrontation.
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Houthi strikes on Saudi military targets fuel fears of wider Yemen conflict
Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Friday launched drone and missile attacks toward Saudi military targets in the eastern city of Marib, Yemen, raising concerns of a widening war in the region. Two people were killed and more than a dozen others wounded during the fresh strikes, according to the country’s state-run news agency. The drones struck…
This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. AFP via Getty Images. The image, taken from a video, shows the extent of the damage to the Mel Al-Sayla camp for internally displaced persons on the outskirts of Marib city. August 7, 2026. The Iranian-backed Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at camps for displaced people and residential neighborhoods in Marib city on Friday, k…
The agency also reiterated its support for Yemeni sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and also censored missile attacks against Saudi Arabia attributed to the insurgent group.
Escalating Violence in Yemen: Houthis Target Marib with Missile Strikes
The Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Marib, Yemen, targeting displacement camps, killing two and injuring 14. This attack follows significant strikes on Yemeni military camps, raising fears of escalating conflict. U.N. envoy Hans Grundberg warns of risks to Yemen’s peace amid broader regional tensions.
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