{
  "id": 7885722,
  "title": "US reiterates support for Yemen’s government against ‘Houthi aggression’, UAE condemns Mecca attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/us-reiterates-support-for-yemens-government-against-houthi-aggression",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T22:09:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-reiterates-support-yemens-government-against-houthi-aggression-uae"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States has reiterated its support for Yemen's government in the face of what it calls \"Houthi aggression.\" This was conveyed by the top US diplomat for Yemen, Neil Hop, who spoke to Yemen's Foreign Minister, Afrah al-Zouba, and stated that the US stands in solidarity with the internationally recognized Saudi-backed government against the Iranian-backed Houthis. Furthermore, the UAE's Foreign Ministry has condemned a recent attempted drone attack on Mecca, which the Houthis deny responsibility for, reaffirming its support for Saudi Arabia's security and stability.",
  "summary": "US reiterates support for Yemen’s government against ‘Houthi aggression’, UAE condemns Mecca attack The top US diplomat for Yemen, Neil Hop, told Yemen’s Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba that the US maintained its “strong support” for Yemen’s internationally recognised Saudi-backed government. “The United States of America stands in solidarity with the Yemen government and its people against…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Arab Parliament condemns Houthi drone attack attempt on Makkah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/arab-parliament-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-attempt-on-makkah",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:41:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Concerning’: India condemns Houthi drone attack near Mecca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/concerning-india-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-near-mecca",
        "published": "2026-09-16T20:00:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Lebanon, Somalia condemn Houthi attack on Mecca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/lebanon-somalia-condemn-houthi-attack-on-mecca",
        "published": "2026-09-16T21:03:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia calls Makkah a red line after ‘Houthi drone attack’ as war spreads",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-calls-makkah-a-red-line-after-houthi-drone-attack-as-war",
        "published": "2026-09-16T22:38:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}