Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyThe Houthi rebels of Yemen have launched one of their biggest attacks on Saudi-aligned forces in that country in years. However, the U.S. Embassy in Yemen, the Yemeni Defense Ministry and the Saudi-led forces confirmed the attacks. Saree added that the actions were preemptive to prevent an assault on Houthi forces. Yemeni government-aligned forces said on Thursday that the Houthis had attacked several military camps and units, causing casualties and material damage. pic.twitter.com/IirMLRRTNq — U.S. Embassy Yemen السفارة الأمريكية لدى اليمن (@USEmbassyYemen) August 6, 2026Several videos emerged online purporting to show the Houthi attacks.