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world5 hours ago•29 min saved

Blockade in Red Sea Escalates US-Iran War, Shaking Markets and Troops

Live updates show the US-Iran escalation widening as Iran-backed Houthis declare a maritime blockade of Saudi shipping, threatening Red Sea routes and global oil supplies; oil prices climb toward $90 a barrel while the Pentagon reports nearly 100 US service members injured in the past two weeks amid nightly strikes; Defense Secretary Hegseth is set to face a Senate hearing on funding for the war and casualty disclosures, as attacks ripple through Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain and ceasefire talks face renewed strain.

via CNN|

#houthis #military-casualties #oil-prices

world3 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-east3 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

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Israeli Navy Launches First Strike on Yemeni Port of Hodeidah

Israel's navy launched its first seaborne attack on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, targeting facilities used by Houthi rebels for military purposes and weapons smuggling, amid ongoing regional tensions and Yemen's humanitarian crisis.

via The Guardian|

#hodeidah-attack #houthi-rebels #israel-navy

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Strikes Houthi Anti-Ship Missiles in Red Sea, Calls for Ceasefire"

The US military conducted a strike in Yemen targeting four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles, following Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between the US and the Iran-aligned Houthi group, with the latter claiming their attacks are in support of Palestinians in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The attacks have disrupted global shipping and raised concerns about potential destabilization in the Middle East.

via Reuters|

#houthi-militia #international-relations #iran-backed