According to the source, the fighting left four Houthis dead and five wounded, while government forces destroyed a militant vehicle.

The eastern frontlines of Al-Jawf frequently witness intermittent clashes due to repeated attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, the source added.

Fears of renewed conflict in Yemen were a key focus of the latest briefing by UN Envoy Hans Grundberg to the Security Council, where he warned that the country was at a “critical turning point.”

Grundberg expressed regret over the rising hostilities, saying: “Regrettably, we have also seen a continuation of military activity in Yemen with reports of the movement of reinforcements and equipment towards the frontlines, and shelling, drone attacks and infiltration attempts by Houthis on multiple frontlines including Abyan, al Dhale, Lahj, Marib, Sadah, Shabwa and Taiz.”

“I call on the parties to refrain from military posturing and retaliatory measures that could lead to further tension and risk plunging Yemen back into conflict,” the envoy added, noting that his Office remains in regular contact with the parties, urging them to de-escalate tensions and take concrete confidence-building measures through the Military Coordination Committee.