IRGC Houthis Thought They Had "Won the War”, Then F-15 Strikes Erased Them (Video)

In this 16 September 2026 published video, host Cash Jordan talks about how Iran is attempting to open a second front in the middle east, however this new strategy appears to have some risks.

The actual dynamic on the ground involves a major escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The conflict has intensified significantly following the breakdown of a UN truce, leading to a massive aerial offensive and claims of severe retaliation from both sides. 

According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has unleashed a blistering air campaign, launching over 450 airstrikes within a week targeting multiple provinces across Yemen. Independent reports note that Saudi Arabia launched up to 300 strikes in a mere 48-hour window. Despite the heavy aerial bombardment, Houthi forces have boldly asserted their momentum. In a rapid offensive, the group successfully seized control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, imposing a maritime blockade against Saudi shipping. 

Rather than F-15s wiping out the rebels, the Houthis claim to have scored a major victory by shooting down a Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jet over the Marib Governorate using a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile. The Houthis broadcasted video footage through their Al-Masirah network showing charred wreckage bearing the Saudi flag. While sources familiar with the incident confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that a Saudi aircraft was downed, the exact details remain unverified by the Saudi Media Ministry. The Houthis further claimed that when additional formations of Saudi F-15s and Eurofighter Typhoons entered the area to search for the wreckage, their air defenses forced the warplanes to retreat.

The conflict is directly spilling into Saudi territory. The Houthis have launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting Aramco facilities in Yanbu and the Khamis Mushait airbase. Tensions spiked further when Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone flying toward the Mecca region. Saudi officials drew a firm “red line” regarding the safety of holy sites, though the Houthis denied targeting them, stating their focus remains entirely on military and oil infrastructure. While the intense use of F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets has inflicted heavy pressure on Houthi positions, the rebels continue to actively fight back, leveraging Iranian-supplied armaments to dispute control of the skies and crucial maritime chokepoints. 

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