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middle-east14 days ago•5 min saved

Six Dead in Suspected Houthi Strike on Egyptian-Owned Vessel in Bab el-Mandeb

At least six people were killed when suspected Houthi forces attacked the Egyptian-owned cargo ship Tihamah in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, with four crew members (three Pakistanis and one Indonesian) killed and two rescue workers killed during a later evacuation; ten were injured. The attack, not claimed by the Houthis, would mark the first fatalities in a Houthi strike on shipping since the broader conflict began, and the vessel had been sailing from Salalah, Oman, to Djibouti.

via France 24|

#egypt #houthi-rebels #middle-east

world27 days ago•6 min saved

Houthi Missile Strike Hits Saudi-Flagged Tanker in the Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels reportedly struck the Saudi-flagged 50,000-dwt product tanker NCC Ghazal with anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea; the vessel diverted back toward the Saudi port of Yanbu. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility and said ballistic missiles were used, a claim that accompanies a broader pattern of attacks on Saudi energy shipping amid ongoing Red Sea security tensions, including previously reported strikes on refineries, pipelines, and other tankers.

via The Maritime Executive|

#houthi-rebels #maritime-security #ncc-ghazal

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Houthi Rebels Open New Front in Iran War, Threatening Global Energy Routes

Houthi militants say they are acting in support of Iran and could join the broader war, potentially targeting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and other Red Sea chokepoints. Such moves could disrupt global oil and LNG flows, elevate prices, and widen the conflict by challenging key transit routes near Hormuz and across the Gulf.

via Axios|

#bab-al-mandeb #houthi-rebels #iran-war

middle-east4 months ago•6 min saved

Yemen’s Houthis spark new front in Israel conflict, threatening Red Sea shipping

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim missiles and drones against Israel, marking a new front in the regional war. The escalation could widen hostilities and jeopardize Red Sea shipping via the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint, complicating global trade as Iran’s closure of Hormuz limits alternative routes. Analysts warn of possible Saudi retaliation and severe humanitarian costs if the conflict broadens.

via France 24|

#houthi-rebels #iran #israel

middle-east5 months ago•6 min saved

Houthis strike Israel with ballistic missile as Middle East conflict widens

Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile toward Israel, marking their first direct entry into the widening Middle East conflict; Israel said it intercepted the missile with no casualties. The incident occurs amid broader regional tensions involving Iran and ongoing US-Israeli strikes, while Red Sea shipping disruptions threaten global trade and energy markets, fueling diplomatic talks as the crisis escalates.

via France 24|

#houthi-rebels #iran #israel

world5 months ago•21 min saved

Widening Middle East conflict draws in US forces as regional strikes escalate

Live CNN updates depict the Iran‑Israel‑US war widening: Houthi missiles strike toward Israel; the USS Tripoli with thousands of sailors and Marines arrives in the region; Iran agrees to let 20 Pakistani ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz as diplomacy continues; the IRGC threatens to target US and Israeli universities; attacks hit Tehran, Bahrain’s Alba facility, Abu Dhabi sites, and Kuwait’s airport, with casualties and mounting damage as US-led forces consider further deployments amid escalating regional tensions.

via CNN|

#houthi-rebels #iran #middle-east-conflict

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Yemen's Warring Sides Agree to Largest Prisoner Exchange in a Decade

Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government have agreed on the largest prisoner exchange so far, involving around 1,700 Houthi detainees and 1,200 prisoners from the government, including foreign nationals, under UN and Red Cross supervision, marking a significant step towards easing Yemen’s ongoing conflict.

via CNN|

#conflict-resolution #houthi-rebels #humanitarian

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Yemen's Warring Sides Agree to Largest Prisoner Swap in a Decade

Yemen's warring factions, the Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government, have agreed to exchange about 2,900 prisoners in the largest swap in over a decade, brokered by the UN and Red Cross, as a step towards peace amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.

via The New York Times|

#civil-war #houthi-rebels #humanitarian

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Yemen’s Houthis Cease Attacks on Israel and Red Sea Shipping

Yemen's Houthi rebels have signaled a halt to their attacks against Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, suggesting a possible ceasefire, though they have not officially confirmed the end of their campaign. The attacks had disrupted Red Sea shipping and impacted Egypt's economy, with recent tensions including threats against Saudi Arabia and detentions of aid workers. The situation remains tense, with potential for renewed conflict if hostilities resume.

via AP News|

#ceasefire #houthi-rebels #red-sea

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Houthi Rebels Detain and Release UN Staff in Yemen

Houthi rebels in Yemen have detained 20 UN staff members at a facility in Sana’a, including employees from WFP, Unicef, and other agencies, amid ongoing tensions and accusations of espionage, prompting the UN to seek a swift resolution and temporarily suspend operations in some areas.

via The Guardian|

#detention #houthi-rebels #humanitarian

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Gas Tanker Ablaze and Struck by Unknown Projectile Off Yemen Coast

A Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker caught fire off Yemen's coast, possibly due to a projectile, with one mariner missing and the rest of the crew evacuated. The incident occurs amid Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, raising concerns about maritime safety in the region.

via CBS News|

#gulf-of-aden #houthi-rebels #mariner-missing

world10 months ago•2 min saved

British Ship Damaged in Yemen Gulf Attack

A ship, possibly the Falcon tanker, was struck by an unknown projectile off Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, caught fire, and the crew was preparing to abandon ship amid ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the region. The incident highlights the ongoing maritime security challenges posed by the Houthis, who have targeted ships and threatened regional stability.

via AP News|

#gulf-of-aden #houthi-rebels #maritime-security

world10 months ago•8 min saved

Weapons smuggler sentenced to 40 years for Iran-to-Houthi missile shipments

Muhammad Pahlawan, a Pakistani weapons smuggler, was sentenced to 40 years in the US for using a fishing boat to ship sophisticated Iranian missile components to Houthi rebels in Yemen, highlighting ongoing Iran-backed arms trafficking and its impact on regional conflicts.

via BBC|

#ballistic-missiles #houthi-rebels #iran

world11 months ago•3 min saved

Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet in Asia and Mideast

Undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut, causing internet disruptions in parts of Asia and the Middle East, with suspected links to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels amid ongoing regional conflicts and tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.

via CNBC|

#geopolitical-tensions #houthi-rebels #internet-disruption

world11 months ago•3 min saved

Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet in Asia and Mideast

Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted internet access across parts of Asia and the Middle East, with potential links to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels amid ongoing regional conflicts, though the exact cause remains unclear.

via ABC News|

#houthi-rebels #internet-disruption #red-sea