Republic of Yemen Armed Forces

October 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Between proxies and a new attack on Israel: Iran’s dilemma

Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.

July 21, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

All eyes on Iran’s reaction to Hodeidah

Iran wants to push both Hezbollah and the Houthis to increase their attacks as Hamas takes losses in Gaza.

July 19, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

Houthi drone is responsible for deadly attack on Tel Aviv

A drone launched by the Houthis in Yemen struck a building in central Tel Aviv Friday morning, killing a civilian and wounding “at least 10 others.” The Houthis later published a statement...

May 4, 2020 | Thomas Joscelyn |

Analysis: The Islamic State’s ideological campaign against al-Qaeda

On April 29, the Islamic State’s “province” (wilayah) in Yemen released a lengthy video that is intended to undermine al-Qaeda’s ideological legitimacy within the jihadists’ ranks. The 50-plus...

August 7, 2017 |

Thousands of Yemeni Forces Target Qaeda Stronghold

Thousands of Yemeni troops are conducting a clearing operation aimed at driving Qaeda militants from one of their major strongholds in southern Yemen, according to Arab and American security offi...

January 28, 2013 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

Yemeni Military Launches Operation to Free Western Hostages Held by AQAP

The Yemeni Army launched an offensive against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in the central Yemeni province of Al Baydah in an effort to free three Western hostages who were kidnapped by tribe...

October 19, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

AQAP Launches Complex Suicide Assault on Yemeni Army Base

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula mounted a complex attack, which included suicide bombers and an assault from the sea, against a Yemeni Army base in Shaqra in the south of the country today....

June 13, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

US Drone Strike Kills 9 AQAP Fighters in Yemen

The US launched an airstrike against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters who have fled the two major strongholds in southern Yemen. The unmanned Predators or Reapers fired missile...

May 16, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

US Drone Strikes Kill 7 AQAP Fighters, 8 Civilians in Yemen

The US launched two drone strikes today in a city in southern Yemen that is currently under the control of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Seven AQAP fighters and eight civilians are reported...

May 8, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

AQAP Overruns Yemeni Army Bases, Kills 32 Soldiers

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula attacked two Yemeni military bases in a contested area of southern Yemen today, killing 32 troops and capturing several more after overrunning the outposts....

April 26, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

Egyptian Jihadist Killed in Recent US Predator Strike in Yemen

An Egyptian jihadist who fought alongside al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and its political front, Ansar al Sharia, was killed in a recent US drone strike in the southern Yemeni province of Sha...

April 11, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

AQAP, Yemeni Forces Battle in South

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula continues to expand its military operations in southern Yemen. While AQAP forces fight the Yemeni Army to a standstill in Zinjibar, the provincial capital of Aby...

April 9, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

US Drones Kill 8 AQAP Fighters in Southern Yemen

US drones killed eight al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters, including three foreign "Arabs," in an airstrike in the southern Yemeni province of Shabwa late last night. The unmanne...

March 19, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

‘Missiles From the Sea’ Kill 16 AQAP Fighters in Zinjibar

Reports from Yemen indicate that "missiles fired from the sea" killed 16 AQAP fighters on the outskirts of Zinjibar. From...

March 13, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

US Drone Strike Kills 3 AQAP Fighters in Yemen

Unmanned US Predators and Reapers killed three al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters during a raid in the terrorist-controlled city of Jaar last night. The strike is the third of its kind in...

March 6, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

AQAP Raid Decimates Yemeni Mechanized Battalion

The toll from last Sunday's raid by an al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula assault force against a Yemeni Army base in Al Koud continues to rise as the bodies of more soldiers are recovered. A...

January 31, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

US Drone Strike Kills 11 AQAP Leaders, Fighters: Report

Eleven terrorists, including four local commanders, are reported to have been killed in a US drone airstrike in a southern Yemeni province where al Qaeda's affiliate controls significant gro...

January 17, 2012 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

AQAP Fighters Seize Control of Yemeni Town, Swear Allegiance to Zawahiri

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has taken control of yet another major town in Yemen. The AQAP fighters are led by the brother-in-law of Anwar al Awlaki, and they have sworn allegiance to Ayman...

November 16, 2011 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

AQAP Seizes Another Town in Southern Yemen

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has taken control of yet another town in southern Yemen. The town of Al Koud fell to the terror group on Monday after heavy fighting over the weekend. "...

October 26, 2011 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

AQAP Denies Emir Nasir al Wuhayshi Killed in US Airstrike

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has officially denied rumors that their emir, Nasir al Wuhayshi, was killed during fighting in southern Yemen last summer. The denial was published in "...