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Saudi–Yemeni War

1934 · 20th century

The Saudi–Yemeni War was fought in the spring of 1934 between Saudi Arabia and the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen over the border regions of Asir, Najran and Jizan. Saudi forces under Prince Faisal advanced along the Tihamah coast and took Hodeidah. The Treaty of Taif of May 1934 confirmed Saudi possession of Asir and Jizan.

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Idrisid Emirate of Asir

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Saudi–Yemeni War. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/saudi-yemeni-war
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