Yemen's internationally recognised government says a Houthi attack on the al-Makha port killed at least four people, as hostilities rise between the Iran-backed group and government forces.
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Key facts
- Yemen's government says a Houthi attack on al-Makha killed at least four people, according to Al Jazeera.
- Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck the government-held al-Makha port, Al Jazeera reported.
- Hostilities are rising between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government.
- The attack is described as eroding a truce between the two sides.
Yemen’s internationally recognised government says a Houthi attack on the al-Makha port has killed at least four people, according to Al Jazeera. The report describes rising hostilities between the Iran-backed Houthis and the government.
Al Jazeera reported that six Houthi ballistic missiles struck the government-held al-Makha port. The strike killed at least four people, the outlet said.
The attack is described as eroding a truce between the Houthis and Yemen’s government, pointing to increased tension between the two sides.
Al Jazeera characterised the incident as part of a broader escalation, noting that hostilities are rising between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
The reports did not provide further details on the identities of those killed, the extent of damage to the port, or any response from the Houthis.
Why it matters
Al-Makha is a strategically important port, and attacks on it risk deepening Yemen's long-running conflict. The reported strike signals a weakening of the truce between the Houthis and the internationally recognised government, raising the prospect of renewed wider hostilities.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at al-Makha port?
According to Al Jazeera, six Houthi ballistic missiles struck the government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four people, as reported by Yemen's government.
Who carried out the attack?
Al Jazeera reports the attack was carried out by the Iran-backed Houthis against Yemen's internationally recognised government.
What does this mean for the truce?
Al Jazeera describes the attack as eroding a truce between the Houthis and Yemen's government, amid rising hostilities between the two sides.
Timeline
- Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government
Al Jazeera: Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen's government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four.
- Yemen’s government says Houthi attack on al-Makha kills at least four
Al Jazeera: Hostilities are rising between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government.