started · updated
Yemen: Drone strikes hit Sana'a palace amid tribal support for legitimacy
Tensions in Yemen have escalated following reports of drone strikes targeting high-profile locations in Sana'a. Local sources indicate that nine kamikaze drones struck the presidential palace and the Al-Nahdin military camp, prompting a heavy security crackdown and widespread alerts by Houthi forces within the capital.
In response to the ongoing conflict and the 12th anniversary of the Houthi takeover of Sana'a, tribal leaders and notables from the Sana'a governorate have formally declared their support for the legitimate political leadership. They called for the unification of national ranks to restore state institutions and oppose Houthi influence.
Adding to the geopolitical complexity, political researcher Ali Al-Asali highlighted reports of a significant communication between U.S. President Donald Trump and Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council head, Rashad Al-Alimi. The discussion reportedly focused on developments near the Bab al-Mandab strait and the necessary support for the legitimate government.
Entities
Donald Trump · Houthi militia · Rashad al-Alimi · Sana'a · Saudi Arabia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] Tribal leaders of Sana'a governorate declared their support for the legitimate political leadership and state institutions. www.adaniafm.com
- [DISPUTED] Sana'a tribal leaders called for the restoration of state institutions and the capital from Houthi control. www.adaniafm.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces imposed a wide state of alert in Sana'a following the drone strikes. www.yemen-window.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nine kamikaze drones targeted the presidential palace and Al-Nahdin camp in Sana'a. www.yemen-window.com