Houthis strike Marib again as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict
Yemen's army said that it had responded against Houthi forces on several fronts along the lines of contact, adding that it would respond to any further targeting of its units with “necessary military measures”.
On August 7, Yemen's Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles and drones at displacement camps and residential areas in Marib city, resulting in two deaths and 14 injuries, reported state news agency SABA. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and the internationally recognized Yemeni government, as previously quiescent fighting has re-emerged after years of relative peace.
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, expressed grave concern over the heightened tensions, warning that the violence could draw Yemen into a larger regional conflict, given the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. The UN Security Council also voiced its apprehension, stating that recent actions threatened regional security and navigational rights, and urged all parties to engage in UN-led negotiations to de-escalate the situation.
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