# Rashad al-Alimi

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## Timeline

- **2026-10-04**: Yemeni government announces counteroffensive — President Rashad al-Alimi announces a full-scale military campaign to recapture all Houthi-controlled areas; Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco sites.
- **2026-09**: Houthi offensive seizes Bab el-Mandeb strait — Houthis launched a surprise offensive last month that captured the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait and about 90 miles of Red Sea coast in weeks.
- **2026-02**: U.S.-Israeli war against Iran begins — A wider U.S.-Israeli war launched in February against Iran; Tehran later responds by choking oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2014**: Houthis capture Sanaa and northwestern Yemen — The Houthis, formally Ansar Allah, have held the capital Sanaa and most of the northwest since 2014.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Yemen Offensive Threatens Red Sea Chokepoint After Houthis Seize 90 Miles of Coast
2026-10-05 04:47:16 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

For defense and aerospace professionals, Yemen's counteroffensive is a live test of missile defense, drone warfare, and maritime chokepoint control. The Houthis' capture of 90 miles of Red Sea coast gives them strategic leverage over shipping, while Saudi air defenses face new missile and drone threats. The outcome will shape demand for counter-UAS, precision strike, and ISR capabilities.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/yemen-counteroffensive-houthis-bab-el-mandeb-space-defense

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