Yemen army

Yemen's army says four Iranian drone specialists have been killed and that its forces carried out 756 operations against Houthi military positions over 72 hours. The announcement points to an intensified campaign against the Houthis and highlights the reported presence of Iranian personnel supporting their drone programme. Details of where the experts were killed and who carried out the operations have not been given.

Yemen's army says four Iranian drone experts have been killed and 756 operations carried out against Houthi military positions over 72 hours. The announcement highlights the intensity of the ongoing campaign against the Houthis and points to a direct Iranian role in their drone programme, claims likely to fuel debate over foreign involvement in Yemen's conflict.