14 days ago · Yemen
Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the Houthis
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. Axios, Channel NewsAsia Latest, The Straits Times World, and Middle East Eye are the outlets attached to this story. The reports are tied to Yemen. The first report grouped here was at 2 Oct 2026, 18:48 UTC. 5 material updates are listed in the timeline. The headline in use is “Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the Houthis”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis on Sunday in an effort to win back territory from the rebel group, the head of Yemen's presidential council said in a speech. "We have exhausted all opportunities for deescalation with the Houthi militias," Rashad al-Alimi said.
Story timeline
Reports grouped into this story, earliest first. Exact repeats from the same outlet are collapsed.
- First reported by Middle East Eye
Houthis say Saudi forces launched 94 strikes in Yemen in 24 hours
- Picked up by The Straits Times World
Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen’s capital, say Houthis
- Picked up by Channel NewsAsia Latest
Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital
- Picked up by The Straits Times World
Yemen's armed forces say it is conducting strikes against Houthis in Sanaa
- Picked up by Axios
Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the Houthis
Same story, different outlets
4 headlinesEach line is that outlet's headline. The article stays on the publisher's site.
- AxiosYemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the Houthis
- Channel NewsAsia LatestHouthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital
- The Straits TimesSaudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen’s capital, say Houthis
- Middle East EyeHouthis say Saudi forces launched 94 strikes in Yemen in 24 hours