United States & Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council

United States: The U.S. under President Trump warned Iran against further Houthi attacks, threatening military punishment.

Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council: The council ordered limited confrontation to avoid dragging Yemen into wider war, but its authority is challenged by the escalation.

United States: The US is involved in the wider regional standoff with Iran, and the Yemen conflict could escalate into a broader confrontation.

Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council: The PLC represents the internationally recognized government and has vowed to respond to Houthi actions, contributing to the escalation.

United States: The US is involved in the war against Iran, enforcing a naval blockade and pressing for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. It is also boosting weapons production to replenish depleted stockpiles, reflecting the strain of the conflict.

Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council: The Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council represents Yemen's internationally recognized government and called for international action against the Houthis.

United States: The U.S. is involved in the regional war on Iran, which is a backdrop to the Houthi attacks, affecting its strategic interests.

Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council: The council, led by Rashad al-Alimi, represents Yemen's government and warned of threats to shipping and supplies.

United States: Conducting strikes on Iran; condemned Houthi blockade; war cost estimated at $37.5 billion; domestic pressure over rising gasoline prices.

Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council: Yemen — Politics of Yemen body; concerned about Houthi mobilization.

United States: The United States backed Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi as a compromise candidate during Yemen's political transition.

Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council: The Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council is the current leadership body of Yemen's internationally recognized government, to which Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi transferred power in 2022.

Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council: The Yemen — Presidential Leadership Council, which includes Aidarous al-Zubaidi, governs southern Yemen and expelled al-Zubaidi, charging him with treason for his actions.