BREAKING

Source: Thousands of Saudi airstrikes failed to protect their forces, which fled after precise, high-quality operations by the Yemeni army.

Source: The Yemeni Armed Forces fought a fierce battle lasting weeks, with missile, drone and air defense units taking an active part.

Source: The operation to liberate wide areas of the Ras al-Ara and al-Mudharaba districts in Lahj aims to secure Bab al-Mandab and the Taiz districts that Saudi-backed forces attacked.

Yemeni source: In its latest operation, the Yemeni army liberated more than 3,000 square kilometers, mostly mountain ranges, geographic junctions, a distinctive coastal belt and an airport.

Yemeni source: The Yemeni army’s strategic victory will further secure ship movement in Bab al-Mandab, and traffic will become smoother and more continuous.

Source to Al Mayadeen: The latest clashes saw hundreds of Saudi-backed fighters captured, including field commanders.

Source: After weeks of violent clashes, the Saudi-backed forces led by Saudi officer Badr al-Harbi fled toward Aden.

Senior Yemeni military source to Al Mayadeen: Tens of thousands of Giants Brigades, Nation’s Shield and other forces have been routed from the coastal strip near Bab al-Mandab and from wide areas of Ras al-Ara and al-Mudharaba in Lahj.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Yemen: The retreat came amid the Armed Forces’ advance and ballistic missile and rocket strikes on military camps in Lahj and Aden

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Yemen: Advancing forces’ lines collapse along Bab al-Mandab coast and in Dhubab area

Poll: Americans overwhelmingly want diplomacy with Iran

Prepared By: Al Mayadeen English
Executed By: Al Mayadeen English
14 May 2025 18:20

A new Critical Issues Poll by the University of Maryland, conducted by SSRS between May 2–5, reveals overwhelming bipartisan support for diplomacy over military action with Iran. The poll surveyed over 1,000 US adults, signaling growing public pressure for peaceful solutions amid ongoing US-Iran indirect talks. Only 14% of Americans support military action against Iran, while a grand 69% prefer diplomacy. Will American policymakers listen?