Anti-Houthi forces retreat in Yemen as Iran strikes Bahrain

Saudi-backed forces fighting for Yemen's internationally recognised government have retreated from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to defend the temporary capital of Aden, according to Al-Monitor. France 24 reports that Houthi forces have advanced to within 60 kilometres of Aden following the government's decision to pull back its remaining forces.

In Bahrain, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for a six-drone attack on the Riffa airbase, stating the strike on a US air defence radar was a precise and successful impact. The National UAE reports that emergency alerts were issued before 5 a.m. on Sunday, prompting citizens to find safe locations. While Iran claimed the attack hit its target, the Bahraini military stated it intercepted several aerial attacks and destroyed the drones before they reached their targets.

The National UAE notes this follows a claim by the IRGC on Friday that it had destroyed a US early-warning radar in Bahrain. In response to the Sunday strikes, the head of the Gulf Co-operation Council described the attack as a blatant challenge to regional peace, while Qatar called the incident a dangerous escalation that could undermine diplomatic efforts.

Brief written by urgent.news from Al-Monitor, France 24, The Hill, The National UAE, Arutz Sheva - Israel National News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.