Yemen Conflict: Saudi-backed government forces launch major attack on Houthi positions, target missile and drone sites

Amidst the ongoing tension in Yemen 25 July 2026 A major military change was witnessed. Yemeni government forces, with the support of Saudi Arabia, launched airstrikes on Houthi rebel positions in Marib and al-Jawf provinces. This action has been taken after the breakdown of the four-year-long ceasefire, in which missile launch pads, drone sites and weapons warehouses of the Houthis were targeted.

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Military preparations and impact of attacks

According to the government report, many Houthi fighters and missile experts are reported to have been killed in these attacks in areas like Al-Zubah, Mazzar, Al-Safra and Mahaliya. Given the seriousness of the situation, high-level meetings have been held in Marib, in which members of the Presidential Leadership Council Sultan Al-ArdahDefense Minister Lieutenant General Tahir Al-Oghaili And Saudi coalition officials attended. Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi Has accused the Houthis of furthering Iran’s agenda.

Retaliatory attack on Saudi Arabia and regional tensions

Houthi military spokesman in response yahya sari claimed that they attacked Saudi Arabia’s oil plants in Jizan and Yanbu with ballistic missiles and drones. Saudi Civil Defense has issued a warning in the affected areas. Greek security sources confirmed that two ballistic missiles heading towards the refineries in Yanbu were intercepted in the air by Greek air defense systems deployed there. This entire incident is posing a major threat to the safety of merchant ships in the Red Sea, as the Houthis have announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia. Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi Said that there is no military solution to this conflict, while on the other hand, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have claimed to stop the ships in the Strait of Hormuz.