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Yemen
MediaBias News has published 18 stories involving Yemen, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · Middle EastGreek Patriots Intercept Ballistic Missile and Drone Over Saudi Arabia
Greek military personnel operating Patriot missile defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The incident occurred in the Yanbu region, a key area for oil refining facilities.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia confirms Houthi missile attack on Riyadh
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attempted ballistic missile attack on its capital, Riyadh, by Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led coalition stated the missile was intercepted. The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and oil facilities in Yanbu, reporting significant fires.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Houthis agreed not to attack US
President Donald Trump stated that Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States, according to Fox News. Trump also indicated that he is considering future military action against Iran.
Middle East3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 30- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi capital and Aramco facilities
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks on sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. The group stated the strikes were retaliation for Saudi attempts to hit Sana'a. Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed the claims.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Politics · Middle EastUS State Department issues travel advisory for Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging citizens to reconsider travel due to risks including Iranian drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, and terrorism. The border region with Yemen is designated a 'Do Not Travel' area.
Middle East3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia intercepts drone south of Mecca, blames Houthis
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted a drone south of Mecca, an act the kingdom attributed to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis have denied targeting the holy city, which Saudi Arabia declared a 'red line'.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastMassie files impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Hegseth
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen group used AI for guided weapons, Anthropic reports
AI company Anthropic reported that a group in northern Yemen used its Claude chatbot to develop guidance software for weapons, including a guided rocket and a ballistic missile. The company banned the accounts after detecting the activity.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military personnel assist Saudi Arabia in targeting Houthis
Over 100 US military personnel are on the ground in Saudi Arabia, providing intelligence and targeting support for the kingdom's campaign against the Houthis. The US is sharing intelligence but not participating directly in strikes, operating within a newly established joint command.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen prison airstrike death toll reaches 23
Rescuers in Yemen have recovered more bodies from a prison destroyed by an airstrike, bringing the death toll to 23. Seven people remain missing. The incident occurs amid escalating conflict between Houthi rebels and a Saudi-led coalition, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · Middle EastRubio claims Iran behind Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed Iran is behind recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating the rebels act as proxies for Tehran. The conflict is occurring amid broader regional tensions and uncertainty in oil exports.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Gulf of Aden near Somalia and Yemen
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Gulf of Aden early Friday morning, near the coasts of Somalia and Yemen. Shaking was reported in both countries, though official magnitude readings varied between geological survey centres.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 20 
PoliticsCanadian Muslim charities halt aid to Syria and Yemen over terrorism financing rules
A study warns that anti-terrorism financing measures in Canada are causing Muslim charities to withdraw humanitarian aid from Syria and Yemen. Banks are abruptly cutting off services, leaving charities unable to operate in high-risk regions despite legal exemptions for humanitarian work.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis fire six missiles at Yemen’s Mocha port, killing four civilians
The Houthis launched six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of Mocha on 14 August 2026, killing four civilians, according to Yemen’s internationally recognised government. The attack escalates tensions between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed forces, with conflicting claims over the targets hit.
Middle East4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi attack kills six including three Pakistanis off Yemen
A Houthi attack on a ship in the Red Sea killed six people, including three Pakistani nationals, Yemen’s coastguard reported. Pakistan’s foreign minister called the strike a violation of international law, while outlets diverged on whether the vessel was commercial or unspecified.
Middle East4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi missile and drone strikes kill seven in Yemen’s Mocha port city
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at the Red Sea port city of Mocha, killing at least seven people and wounding around 30, according to the Yemeni military. The attacks targeted residential areas and military sites, with Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claiming strikes on Saudi troop concentrations and weapons depots.
Middle East5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi missile and drone attacks hit Mokha port and Saudi Aramco refinery
Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s Mokha port and a Saudi Aramco refinery on 9 August 2026, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens. The strikes targeted military installations and residential areas, escalating regional instability and disrupting shipping routes near the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
Middle East5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 28- Business & Economy · Middle East
Fire at Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery extinguished after Sunday blaze
A fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery facility early Sunday and was extinguished by the company’s firefighting teams. The incident occurred at a site shut down after a Houthi militant attack last month. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains unconfirmed.
Middle East4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 21
