Yemen Conflict: Tension increased again in Yemen, Houthi attack created chaos, Saudi Arabia gave strict warning

The situation in Yemen seems to be worsening once again, due to which the fear of resumption of war there has increased. After a long-running ceasefire, violent clashes have started again. International organizations have appealed to take immediate steps to handle the situation.

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Discussion on exchange of prisoners

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg reported on 11 July 2026 that both Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the Houthi group have promised to fulfill the prisoner exchange agreement. Earlier there was delay in this process, for which both the parties were blaming each other. Grundberg has asked both sides to complete the technical work as soon as possible so that there is no further delay.

Violent attacks and stress

Tensions escalated further when Houthi rebels attacked government forces in the Hays district of Hodeida on 5 July 2026. 16 government soldiers were killed and 22 others were injured in this attack. Meanwhile, there was also news of an attack on a cargo ship near the coast of Hodeida in the Red Sea.

Iranian aircraft and Saudi warning

On 3 July 2026, an Iranian civilian aircraft landed at Sana’a Airport. It was told that this plane had come to take the Houthi delegation to the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Yemen government has called it a violation of its sovereignty. At the same time, the Saudi-led coalition has warned that any Houthi threat will be responded to with very strong action. In response, the Houthis have also threatened to attack Saudi airports and important targets.

UN Security Council meeting

The Yemen government has demanded to call an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on 7 July 2026. The government says that the Houthi group is violating the rules with the support of Iran. The Security Council may hold an open briefing on this matter on July 13.