The Trump administration cited interference by Houthi rebels. But humanitarian groups and some Democrats asked for a delay because of the pandemic.
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New Iranian Missiles Pose Threat to U.S. Aircraft in Yemen, Pentagon Says
The U.S. Navy discovered a new type of antiaircraft missile after seizing two shipments in the Arabian Sea.
Mercy Flight Leaves Yemen Capital, Cracking a 3-Year Blockade
A United Nations plane took seven seriously ill Yemenis to Jordan on Monday, the culmination of 18 months of fraught negotiations with Saudi Arabia.
At Least 60 Troops Killed in Houthi Missile Strike, Yemen Says
The missile attack launched by Shiite rebels hit an army camp and wounded dozens more on Saturday, officials said.
Missile Strikes Military Parade in Yemen, Killing at Least 10
The explosion took place at an event for recruits to a separatist militia. Children were among the dead.
With U.S. Help No Longer Assured, Saudis Try a New Strategy: Talks
Worried that they can no longer count on American defense, the Saudis have begun talking to their enemies to cool conflicts in the region.
Yemen’s Government Signs Peace Deal With Southern Rebels
The agreement aims to mend a rift between the Saudi-backed government and Emirati-backed rebels so they can focus on fighting the Iran-backed Houthis.
Saudi Arabia and Iran Make Quiet Openings to Head Off War
Weeks after the Middle East seemed on the verge of war, Saudi Arabia and Iran are seeking ways to ease tensions. A warming relationship could have far-reaching consequences.
New U.S. Aid to Saudi Arabia Will Include 200 Troops
The small deployment of defensive military hardware is tepid in comparison to some of the remarks leveled by American officials after the Sept. 14 strikes on Saudi oil fields.
Iran Says British Tanker Is Free to Go After 2 Months of Detention
Tehran had accused the tanker, the Stena Impero, of violating maritime rules, but the seizure was seen as retaliation for the holding of an Iranian tanker off Gibraltar.