AL-DHALEA, 10 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Yemen’s security situation has further deteriorated following reports of an attack and siege on the convoy of Defence Minister Lt Gen Tahir Ali in Al-Dhalea province. According to initial reports, the defence minister’s guards were overpowered and taken into custody following the attack, while the minister himself was reportedly surrounded. Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the minister’s fate, including claims that he may have been abducted or taken hostage. However, the incident and the minister’s condition have not been independently confirmed. Meanwhile, reports have also emerged concerning another defence minister, Mohammed Nasser, who is associated with the Houthi rebels. Yemeni forces reportedly targeted a Houthi position in the western Al-Barh area of Taiz province on Wednesday, killing several Houthi commanders, according to the reports. There has been no official confirmation so far regarding Mohammed Nasser’s death or survival. The latest developments come amid an already tense security situation in Yemen, where rival authorities and armed groups continue to operate in different parts of the country.