Yemeni security forces carried out coordinated assaults on territories controlled by the Houthi movement and on a Saudi Arabian military base, according to a report by Al Jazeera — All News. The operations were described as part of a broader campaign to reclaim territory in the north‑west of the country and to counter what the Yemeni government calls hostile incursions.

The attacks on Houthi positions were reported to involve artillery and aerial assets, targeting supply routes and command centres that the government says are used to launch missile attacks against civilian areas. Simultaneously, Yemeni troops engaged a Saudi base located near the border, a move that the Yemeni authorities said was intended to deter further cross‑border strikes.

The United States, which has maintained a logistical and advisory presence in the region, issued a statement rejecting claims that it is directly participating in the fighting. Washington emphasized that its role remains limited to intelligence sharing and support for coalition partners, and it has not deployed combat troops to the current operations.

The developments come amid a fragile cease‑fire that has been intermittently observed since the end of 2025, when the United Nations brokered a truce between the internationally recognised government and the Houthi rebels. Both sides have accused each other of violations, and the recent Yemeni offensive marks one of the most significant escalations since the truce was signed.

Regional observers note that the targeting of a Saudi installation could strain the long‑standing partnership between Yemen’s government and the Saudi‑UAE coalition, which has provided air support and funding for the fight against the Houthis. Analysts cited by Al Jazeera warned that any escalation involving Saudi facilities could draw the kingdom deeper into the conflict, potentially prompting a reassessment of its security posture.

The United States’ clarification on its involvement follows recent diplomatic discussions in Washington about the future of American assistance in Yemen. While the U.S. continues to provide humanitarian aid and limited counter‑terrorism support, officials have reiterated that they are not authorising direct combat operations by American forces.

The situation remains fluid, with both Yemeni and Houthi forces monitoring each other's movements closely. International agencies have called for restraint and urged all parties to return to the negotiation table to avoid further civilian suffering.

Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Al Jazeera — All News — original source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/17/yemeni-forces-target-houthis-and-a-saudi-base-as-us-rules-out-direct-role?traffic_source=rss.