[Yemen] Battles: Armed clash

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Armed clashes erupted on March 31, 2025, between Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces and Houthi militants across multiple fronts in Lahij Governorate, Yemen, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and continued use of heavy weaponry in the ongoing conflict.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether fighting spreads to critical infrastructure or trade routes connecting Yemen's southern regions.

Watch points

• Monitor for escalation that could threaten southern Yemen's limited port infrastructure or inland transport corridors
• Track whether clashes expand geographically toward areas with greater economic significance or international shipping relevance