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conflict-and-security2 hours ago•3 min saved

Yemen’s Red Sea Battle: Government Forces Retake Coast as Houthi Strikes Escalate Regional Tensions

Pro-government forces in Yemen have reclaimed approximately 85% of the Bab al-Mandeb coastline from Houthi rebels, a strategic waterway critical for global oil exports. This advance, part of 'Operation Yemen Dawn,' follows a September Houthi seizure of key ports. Despite these gains, the Houthis continue launching deadly missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a recent strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people. The conflict remains fragmented by internal divisions among anti-Houthi factions, particularly between Saudi-backed forces and the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC). Humanitarian conditions are dire, with 200,000 people displaced since September and hospitals in Aden overwhelmed by casualties. Analysts warn that while military progress is being made, the Houthis retain the capability to disrupt maritime traffic from highland positions, and a lasting peace requires resolving deep political grievances in southern Yemen.

via BBC|

#bab-al-mandeb-strait #conflict-and-security #global-oil-supply

middle-east16 hours ago•6 min saved

Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport disrupt Saudi Vision 2030 and energy summits

Iran-backed Houthis launched deadly missile attacks on Saudi airports, killing 13 and injuring over 300. The strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have forced closures, disrupted major economic conferences, and raised concerns about the viability of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030. While Saudi officials maintain a defiant stance, experts warn that the inability to secure key infrastructure is damaging the kingdom's reputation as a global investment hub.

via Financial Times|

#houthi-movement #king-khalid-international-airport #middle-east

conflict8 days ago•0 min saved

Yemen Launches Full-Scale Offensive to Retake Houthi Territory as Saudi Coalition Pledges Support

Yemen’s internationally recognized government has launched a major military operation to reclaim all territory held by the Iran-backed Houthis, including the capital Sanaa and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The offensive follows a recent Houthi surge that seized key Red Sea ports and cut supply lines to the government-held city of Taiz. Saudi Arabia has pledged full operational support, while the Houthis have retaliated with missile strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure. The conflict has displaced tens of thousands and deepened a severe humanitarian crisis, with three in four families facing hunger in affected areas.

via The Guardian|

#conflict #houthi-movement #humanitarian-crisis

energy-and-geopolitics24 days ago•19 min saved

Aramco Halts European Crude as Houthi Control of Bab al-Mandeb Tests US Security Guarantees

Saudi Aramco has suspended crude oil shipments to European customers following a drone attack on the East-West pipeline, a move that exacerbates supply fears as Houthi forces seize control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait. While oil prices have spiked above $107 per barrel, President Trump has declined to intervene militarily against the Houthis, citing domestic political constraints and a focus on the Strait of Hormuz. This hesitation has prompted Saudi Arabia to pursue a 14-nation maritime alliance and redefine its role as a global energy guarantor, signaling a shift in the traditional US-Gulf security bargain.

via Yahoo Finance|

#bab-al-mandeb #energy-and-geopolitics #houthi-movement

energy-and-geopolitics25 days ago

Oil dips as Saudi reroutes crude, but Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb strains US-Gulf security pact

Oil prices fell approximately 2% on Friday as Saudi Arabia successfully rerouted crude shipments to Asia via Oman, easing fears of severe supply disruptions. However, geopolitical tensions remain high after the Houthis seized control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, prompting President Trump to downplay the threat while refusing direct military intervention. Analysts note that while logistics have improved, the Middle East remains vulnerable to further conflict, with the US prioritizing the Strait of Hormuz over the Red Sea.

via CNBC|

#energy-and-geopolitics #houthi-movement #oil-prices

energy-and-geopolitics26 days ago•6 min saved

Saudi Oil Exports Plunge 70% as Pipeline Damage and Houthi Blockade Force Costly Reroutes

Saudi Arabia’s oil exports have dropped by more than 70% since the start of the year due to a combination of the Strait of Hormuz blockade and recent drone damage to the East-West pipeline. With the pipeline offline for an estimated three to five weeks, the kingdom is forced to rely on expensive and risky alternative routes, including ship-to-ship transfers in Oman and longer voyages via the Suez Canal. While Brent crude prices have risen above $105 a barrel, market volatility persists as buyers scramble for alternative supplies and Saudi revenues face significant pressure.

via Al Jazeera|

#energy-and-geopolitics #global-supply-chain #houthi-movement

world29 days ago•5 min saved

Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb choke point, tightening grip on Red Sea

The Houthis have captured Yemen’s Red Sea coast including Mocha and Mayyun, moving to within about 20 km of Africa and effectively controlling Bab al-Mandeb, a chokepoint through which roughly 12% of global trade flows (including significant oil and LNG). The crisis prompts regional fallout: over 2,000 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, shipping is rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope with higher costs, piracy risks rise off the Horn of Africa, and Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues have fallen, while Eritrea gains strategic influence and Iran remains a regional actor in navigation security.

via Al Jazeera|

#bab-al-mandeb #djibouti-refugees #houthi-movement

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Houthis seize Mayun Island, tightening grip on critical Red Sea chokepoint

Houthi forces captured Mayun Island (Perim) in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, giving them a strategic foothold that could enable disruption of Red Sea shipping and bolster Iran's regional leverage; whether they can hold long-term depends on mainland coastal control and ongoing defense, with potential wide-ranging implications for Yemen's conflict and global energy markets.

via Al Jazeera|

#bab-al-mandeb #houthi-movement #iran

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Houthis escalate, dragging Saudi Arabia into a high-stakes energy-security crisis

Iran-backed Houthis launched the largest attack on Saudi Arabia in years, striking energy sites and a military base across four cities, wounding dozens and pushing oil prices higher as Riyadh rebuilds anti-Houthi forces and braces for a protracted conflict that threatens regional energy exports and investment.

via Financial Times|

#energy-facilities #houthi-movement #middle-east-war

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Saudi Aramco facilities struck again as Yemen conflict flares

Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery and related energy infrastructure near Yemen’s border were struck in new attacks, the second such strike in weeks; damage is being assessed and officials say there has been no material impact on overall production. The Houthis have intensified attacks amid the Yemen conflict and threats to Red Sea shipping, pushing oil markets higher as Brent crude neared $97.40 a barrel.

via Financial Times|

#houthi-movement #middle-east-war #oil-and-gas

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Houthis plot Red Sea tolls, echoing Iran's Hormuz scheme

The Houthi group, with alleged Iranian IRGC support, is planning to set up a framework to charge ships passing through Bab el-Mandeb in the Red Sea, mirroring Iran’s Hormuz tolls. Intelligence from Yemen’s government says IRGC advisers are involved in designing the payment system, potentially creating a permanent funding stream for the militia. The move adds to regional tension alongside ongoing strikes and a Saudi-led blockade, as Gulf energy security nerves remain high amid the broader Iran–Arab-Israel conflict.

via Euronews.com|

#bab-el-mandeb #hormuz-strait #houthi-movement

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Insurers curb war-risk cover for Saudi-linked Red Sea cargoes amid Houthi threats

Major Lloyd’s-listed marine insurers are restricting war-risk coverage for ships with Saudi connections transiting the Red Sea, with some preparing to cancel existing policies after Houthi attacks and threats. The moves raise risk to Saudi oil exports that rely on the Red Sea route, prompting ships to reroute or alter navigation under heightened scrutiny of Saudi-linked vessels.

via Financial Times|

#business #houthi-movement #marine-insurance

disinformation2 years ago•4 min saved

Houthi Rebels Claim Attacks on USS Eisenhower Amid US-UK Airstrikes

A disinformation campaign falsely claimed that Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea, using doctored images and videos that were widely shared on social media by pro-Chinese and pro-Russian accounts. The U.S. Navy confirmed the aircraft carrier was not attacked and remains operational. The fake footage, some of which was linked to the video game Arma 3, was quickly debunked by fact-checkers and community members.

via CBS News|

#disinformation #houthi-movement #russia

world2 years ago•6 min saved

"Houthis' Hypersonic Missiles Pose New Threat in Red Sea Crisis"

Russian state media reports that Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to possess a new hypersonic missile, potentially escalating their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding areas. The claim, which lacks evidence, comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, including indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. in Oman. Hypersonic missiles, if confirmed, could pose a significant challenge to air defense systems. The Houthis have been targeting ships in response to Israel's war on Hamas, with recent attacks resulting in fatalities and damage. Iran, the Houthis' main supporter, is also claimed to possess hypersonic missiles, raising concerns about the potential transfer of advanced weaponry to the rebels.

via CBS News|

#cargo-ship #houthi-movement #iran

world2 years ago•2 min saved

"Coalition Forces Intercept 28 Houthi Drones in Red Sea Escalation"

The U.S. military and its allies intercepted 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with no reported damage to vessels. The attacks, in solidarity with Hamas, have disrupted shipping routes and resulted in fatalities, including the recent killing of three crew members on a commercial ship. The U.S. and U.K. have conducted airstrikes on Houthi military targets, and the Biden administration has designated the Houthis as a "specially designated global terrorist group."

via CBS News|

#defense-department #houthi-movement #pentagon