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Yemen war: live conflict tracking and Red Sea crisis monitoring

Track active conflicts, military developments, and geopolitical escalation related to Yemen. Connect events directly to Catalyst's market impact layer.

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Active conflict events related to Yemen.

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Conflict map — Yemen

Follow active conflict markers in Yemen as they appear and drill into the most relevant military and geopolitical updates.

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Active conflict events — Yemen

Conflict updates ordered for fast scanning and route-through into the event detail surface.

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Iran War Traps Houthis in Yemen

An analysis discusses how the ongoing Iran-related war is placing Yemen's Houthis in a difficult position due to escalating pressures.

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Tensions and Shortages in Aden During Ramadan

Tensions and shortages in Aden during Ramadan highlight ongoing fragility and clashes despite some stabilization efforts.

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Yemeni Forces Take Over Camps in Hadhramaut

Yemeni government forces have taken control of new military camps in Hadhramaut as part of efforts to consolidate authority.

ConflictMEDIUM
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Yemen Conflict Control Mapping 2026

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Yemen, highlighting the various groups vying for control and the humanitarian crisis resulting from the fighting.

ConflictHIGH
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Yemen Separatist Leader Flees Amid Tensions

The leader of the UAE-backed Yemen separatists has fled and is accused of treason as political tensions and violence escalate in southern Yemen.

ConflictHIGH
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Saudi Arabia strikes UAE-backed forces in Yemen

The ongoing Yemen war sees a new military strike by Saudi Arabia against UAE-backed forces, indicating a shift in regional alliances and strategies.

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Saudi Arabia-Yemen Conflict Escalation

Saudi Arabia has revealed details of its bombing campaign in Yemen amid rising tensions with the UAE, which is set to withdraw its forces from the region. The situation escalates as accusations of support for separatists are exchanged between the two nations.

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Gunfire near Yemen's presidential palace

Gunfire was reported targeting unidentified drones near Yemen's presidential palace, leading to a period of quiet following the incident.

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Saudi Forces Retake Cities in Southern Yemen

Saudi-backed government forces have retaken multiple cities in southern Yemen amid ongoing conflict.

ConflictHIGH
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Yemen Forces Secure Al-Mahra Control

Pro-government forces in Yemen have secured full control of Al-Mahra region following the withdrawal of STC forces, with a smooth handover process.

ConflictMEDIUM

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About this tracker

The Yemen War and Red Sea Crisis

Yemen's civil war — the world's worst humanitarian crisis for much of the past decade — has taken on new dimensions with the Houthi movement's campaign against Red Sea shipping. Since late 2023, the Iran-aligned Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, disrupting one of the world's most vital shipping lanes through which 12% of global trade normally passes.

The underlying Yemeni conflict pits the Houthi forces (Ansar Allah) controlling northern Yemen including the capital Sana'a against the internationally recognized government backed by a Saudi-led coalition. After years of devastating warfare that killed hundreds of thousands and created famine conditions, a fragile truce has held since 2022 — but the Red Sea attacks have drawn the Houthis into the broader Israel-Gaza regional conflict.

Track the Yemen situation and its impact on global shipping on our conflict map and see how Red Sea disruptions affect markets on our Catalyst platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the Houthis attacking Red Sea shipping?

The Houthis say their attacks on Red Sea shipping are in solidarity with Palestinians during the Israel-Gaza war. They claim to target Israeli-linked vessels but have attacked a wide range of commercial ships. The attacks serve multiple purposes: signaling Iran-backed deterrence, raising the Houthis' regional profile, and imposing economic costs on nations supporting Israel.

How do Yemen attacks affect global trade?

Red Sea attacks have forced many shipping companies to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10-14 days to Asia-Europe routes and significantly increasing shipping costs and insurance premiums. This has impacted consumer goods prices, energy transport costs, and supply chain reliability globally.

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Last updated 3/9/2026, 2:09:50 PM