Saudi–Yemeni war (1934)

March 20 – June 14, 1934 · Najran

Result Saudi victory

Short border war in which Saudi forces defeated the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen and took Tihama ports; the Treaty of Taif fixed Saudi control of Asir, Najran and Jizan.

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Saudi Arabia

Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen

Other

Saudi Arabia Killed c. 100

Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen Killed c. 2,000

King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Commander in Tihama

Saud of Saudi Arabia military commander

Ibn Saud King of Saudi Arabia

Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din belligerent leader Ahmad bin Yahya military commander

Strength and losses

Killed: c. 2,100

Before and after

Followed from: Proclamation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia September 23, 1932

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