For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON August 8, 2019 Violence in Aden The United States is deeply concerned by the outbreak of violence and deadly clashes in Aden.  We call on all parties to refrain from escalation and further bloodshed, and to resolve their differences through dialogue.  Inciting further divisions and violence within Yemen ... Read More»

The Diplomatic Representatives to the Republic of Yemen of China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States express their grave concern over the recent escalation in violence in Aden.  We call on all Yemenis to exercise restraint, immediately end all acts of violence, and engage in constructive dialogue to resolve their differences peacefully. ... Read More»

MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 3, 2019 The United States strongly condemns the attacks carried out August 1 and 2 in southern Yemen.  We extend our deepest condolences to families of those killed and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.  Attacks such as these by the Iranian-backed Houthis, ISIS, or al-Qa’ida are unacceptable.  It ... Read More»

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release June 24, 2019 Yesterday, Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a drone attack on the Abha airport in Saudi Arabia for the second time in less than two weeks.  Initial reports suggest one person was killed and twenty-one were wounded.  These Iranian-backed attacks are unacceptable, and ... Read More»