Yemeni government escalates attacks against Houthis: What’s next?
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as Houthis clash with internationally recognised government forces across many fronts.

Fighting intensifies across Yemen as Houthis clash with internationally recognised government forces across many fronts.



![Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia launch drone and artillery strikes on Houthi positions following a new offensive by the group in government-held areas. Marib, Yemen, August 15,2026 [Screenshot from video shared by Media Center of Yemeni Armed Forces]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-1786853166.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


![Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the US for a reutrn to violence in the Strait of Hormuz, and said new paths will be required to reach a lasting peace. [File: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/getty_6a7fd502e4-1786762498.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.

An oil slick from the tanker the Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coastline weeks after the vessel ran aground.
Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days.
Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.
Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions.
The unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its ‘behaviour’ as global energy prices rise.
Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.