TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026|No. 14295

Yemen · Middle East

Yemen Conflict Intensifies as Battles Rage and GCC Condemns Houthi Attacks

Fighting escalates in Yemen as Saudi-backed forces clash with Houthi rebels, while the Gulf Cooperation Council strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

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A map illustrating the territorial control in Yemen as of August 18, 2026, amidst ongoing conflict.

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GCC denounces Houthi ‘extremist criminal’ attacks on Saudi Arabia

The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, denouncing the Iran-aligned militia for “deliberately targeting civilians and facilities”.

The GCC called the strikes an “extremist criminal approach” that threatens “the region’s security and stability”.

It also said the attacks “reveal the malicious intentions” of the Houthis and their refusal of peace and stability in Yemen.

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Welcome to our live coverage

Stay with us as we follow the fast-moving developments as forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government – backed by Saudi Arabia – vow to retake the capital Sanaa from the Iran-supported Houthi rebels.

We’ll bring you the latest news, analyses, and images from the escalating confrontation in the Middle East.

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The ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in Yemen are seeing renewed determination, with Saudi-backed forces vowing to retake the capital, Sanaa, from Houthi rebels. This push signifies a commitment to resolving the conflict and bringing security back to the region. The Gulf Cooperation Council's strong denouncement of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia underscores a unified stance against actions that threaten regional stability. By labeling these strikes as "extremist criminal approach[es]," the GCC highlights the Houthi militia's disregard for civilian safety and their obstruction of peace initiatives. This collective condemnation reinforces the international community's desire for a peaceful resolution and a stable Yemen.

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Battles are intensifying in Yemen, with forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, supported by Saudi Arabia, engaging in clashes with Houthi rebels for control of the capital, Sanaa. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has issued a statement condemning Houthi attacks directed at Saudi Arabia. The GCC described these attacks as deliberately targeting civilians and facilities, labeling them an "extremist criminal approach" that jeopardizes regional security and stability. According to the GCC, these actions demonstrate the Houthis' refusal to embrace peace and stability in Yemen.

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The conflict in Yemen continues to spiral, marked by fierce battles between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces vying for control of Sanaa. The situation is further inflamed by the Gulf Cooperation Council's strong condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which the GCC labels as "extremist criminal" acts deliberately targeting civilians and facilities. This escalation highlights the Houthis' apparent rejection of peace and stability, as stated by the GCC, and deepens concerns about the region's security. The ongoing violence and the strong rhetoric from regional bodies suggest a prolonged period of instability and suffering for the Yemeni people.

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Battles are intensifying in Yemen, with forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, supported by Saudi Arabia, engaging in clashes with Houthi rebels for control of the capital, Sanaa. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has issued a statement condemning Houthi attacks directed at Saudi Arabia. The GCC described these attacks as deliberately targeting civilians and facilities, labeling them an "extremist criminal approach" that jeopardizes regional security and stability. According to the GCC, these actions demonstrate the Houthis' refusal to embrace peace and stability in Yemen.

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