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The Red Sea's new wars are merging into one
Middle Eastern powers are now fighting proxy wars across the Horn of Africa, turning two separate regions into a single conflict zone.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Yemen war at a crossroads
Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have escalated the conflict, setting up two possible futures: a regional coalition victory or a grinding stalemate that benefits Tehran.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Saudi minister vows serious response to Houthi airport attacks
Yemen's Houthis have killed at least 14 people in missile strikes on Saudi airports. The energy minister promises an equally serious response.
BBC News · 1m
Houthi attacks close Saudi airport as Trump weighs U.S. strikes
At least 20 people killed in a week of missile strikes on Saudi Arabia's main airport, pushing oil prices up and prompting Trump to consider joining the Saudi-led battle in Yemen.
CBS News · 3m
Heavy clashes erupt as Houthis push toward Taiz
Houthi fighters clash with Yemeni forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz, threatening the internationally recognised government's control.
Al Jazeera · 1m
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Houthis strike Saudi airports again after killing 13
One dead and eleven hurt in a new attack on Riyadh airport, a day after Yemen's Houthis killed 13 in a strike that exposed Saudi defence gaps.
Daily Maverick · 2m
Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi airport again
A new attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh follows a deadly strike that killed 12 and wounded over 300.
ABC News · 2m
Riyadh airport hit again as Houthi attacks escalate
A projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile killed 12 people. The escalating attacks threaten to draw in greater U.S. military involvement.
NPR · 2m
Trump considers joining Saudi strikes on Houthis
After a missile hit Riyadh airport, the U.S. president said he was evaluating whether to intervene in the escalating conflict with Iran-backed rebels.
NPR · 2m
Trump weighs joining Saudi fight against Houthis
After a deadly airport attack in Riyadh, Trump says the U.S. may back Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militants, risking deeper Middle East involvement.
CNBC · 2m
Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital has been struck for the second time in as many days, with the Houthis claiming responsibility and vowing to continue attacks.
BBC News · 1m
Saudi Arabia says Houthis killed 12 in airport attack
Saudi Arabia accuses Yemen's Houthis of a major attack on Riyadh airport that killed 12 and injured 300 people on Saturday.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Trump considers joining Saudi strikes on Houthis
After missile attacks killed at least 18 people at Saudi airports, President Trump said the U.S. may join Saudi Arabia's military response against the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
TIME · 1m
Houthis strike Riyadh airport as Yemen war escalates
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia's main airport, wounding dozens, as government forces claim to have retaken a strategic strait.
the Guardian · 2m
Taiz faces new siege as prices soar
Yemen's Taiz endures a fresh Houthi blockade, with residents stockpiling essentials as food and fuel costs rise.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport
Houthi rebels say they attacked Saudi Arabia's main airport, raising questions about escalation in the Middle East.
Cbsnews · 1m
Houthis strike Saudi oil as Yemen war reignites
Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi Arabian oil facility in retaliation for strikes on Yemen, escalating conflict that has worsened the country's humanitarian crisis.
Abc · 1m
UK backs Saudi jets against Houthis to ease cost of living
Andy Burnham agrees to air-to-air refuelling support as he prepares to meet Trump and tackle Middle East instability.
the Guardian · 3m
BBC reaches Yemen's front line as Houthis escalate war
The BBC gains rare access to government-held territory in Taiz as Saudi-backed forces face Houthi fighters who have seized control of a key Red Sea shipping route.
BBC News · 1m
U.S. embassies warn Americans as Middle East war spreads
The Iran-backed Houthis attack deep into Saudi Arabia for the first time, prompting security alerts across the region and raising fears of rapid escalation.
CBS News · 4m
Trump halts strikes as Houthis seize Yemen heights
US president cancels airstrikes on Iran-aligned group after Saudi pleas, as fighters advance toward Red Sea chokepoint.
the Guardian · 2m
Iran warns of retaliation as US weighs new Middle East strikes
Tensions spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with Trump considering military action and Iran threatening US bases across the region.
the Guardian · 2m
Trump weighs Iran threats as Gulf seeks diplomacy
At the UN General Assembly, the U.S. President escalates rhetoric on Iran while Gulf leaders push for negotiation and security guarantees.
Fortune · 4m
Iran offers to reopen Hormuz if U.S. eases pressure
Iran reportedly says it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington lifts its blockade and eases military pressure, raising hopes for renewed diplomacy.
CNBC · 2m
Iran's war with US and Israel set to escalate
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz again, but analysts warn Iran will likely strike other energy targets as desperation grows.
The New Yorker · 4m
Iran trades Levant losses for Red Sea leverage
As Israel weakens Hezbollah and Syria falls, Iran shifts its regional power base to maritime chokepoints where Houthis and Iraqi militias can threaten global trade.
TIME · 3m
Houthis strike Saudi capital in escalating regional war
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis attacked Riyadh with missiles and drones, triggering the first air raid alerts for the Saudi capital since fighting escalated in July.
the Guardian · 1m
Yemen's hospitals collapse as civil war returns
A new surge in fighting has overwhelmed Yemen's fragile health system, leaving patients without beds, medicines, or basic care.
NBC News · 2m
Iran's UN gambit as Trump threatens war or deals
Iranian President Pezeshkian heads to New York for UN talks while Trump warns of economic destruction or military action if no agreement is reached.
CNBC · 1m
Oil drops as Trump signals Iran diplomacy
Crude tumbles below $100 after Trump hints at talks with Iran and delays strikes on Houthis.
CNBC · 1m
U.S. warns Americans away from Middle East as Iran war escalates
The State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the region as military tensions spike and the Strait of Hormuz remains contested.
CNBC · 1m
Britain backs Saudi Arabia against Houthi rebels
The U.K. is deploying military aircraft to help Saudi Arabia fight Iran-backed Houthis threatening global energy supplies through the Red Sea.
TIME · 3m
G7 demands Iran stop arming Houthis in Yemen
Western powers call out Iranian support for Houthis as fighting escalates and threatens global shipping.
BBC News · 1m
Saudi airport hit as Iran tensions spike
Smoke and flames near Riyadh airport amid escalating regional conflict and energy supply concerns.
CNBC · 2m
Yemen's anti-Houthi forces collapse in military rout
A sudden military defeat on Yemen's west coast has sparked accusations of betrayal and billions in bribes.
the Guardian · 1m
Houthis launch first attack on Saudi capital
Yemen's Iran-backed rebels escalate conflict with a ballistic missile strike on Riyadh, marking a dangerous new phase in regional fighting.
NPR · 1m
Thousands flee Yemen as Houthis advance
Fighting on Yemen's west coast has sent thousands of people fleeing by boat to Djibouti in just ten days.
BBC News · 1m
Israel and Morocco upgrade ties as Abraham Accords expand
Israel and Morocco agreed to establish full embassies and exchange ambassadors, deepening a U.S.-brokered normalization framework that could eventually include Saudi Arabia.
Fox News · 2m
Saudi Arabia bet on Trump. It backfired.
Riyadh paid billions to corrupt U.S. leaders, but bribable means weak.
Foreign Policy · 4m
Djibouti's refugee crisis deepens as Houthis advance
Iranian-backed rebels are destabilizing the Horn of Africa, forcing thousands of Yemenis to flee across the Red Sea to a country already overwhelmed by displacement.
Foreign Policy · 3m
Trump approves $24.3B fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia
The administration fast-tracks advanced F-35s to the kingdom as Iran-backed Houthis intensify regional attacks.
CNBC · 1m
Somaliland's Red Sea gambit for statehood
An unrecognized African republic is leveraging geopolitical chaos to pitch itself as a strategic U.S. ally.
Foreign Policy · 3m
Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed group targets oil facilities and issues naval blockade, forcing Riyadh to issue first air raid alerts in months.
BBC News · 1m
Houthis strike Saudi capital with missiles and drones
Iran-backed militants attack Riyadh and oil facilities, disrupting flights and raising regional tensions.
BBC News · 1m · 5 views
Yemen's war threatens oil and people alike
Houthi advances along the Red Sea raise global energy fears, but the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of Yemenis demands equal attention.
the Guardian · 3m · 5 views
Saudi-Houthi conflict reignites over Mecca drone attack
Yemen's Houthis deny targeting Islam's holiest city as Saudi Arabia launches retaliatory airstrikes and regional tensions escalate.
Malay Mail · 2m
Nasdaq hits record as tech stocks surge
The Nasdaq closed at an all-time high Monday, driven by AI chip stocks and falling oil prices amid Middle East tensions.
CNBC · 3m
Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone near Mecca
Iran-aligned Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia, threatening holy city and global oil supplies.
New York Post · 1m · 5 views
Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen
BBC Verify confirms Houthi group downed a US-made F-15 Strike Eagle, marking a major escalation in the Yemen conflict.
BBC News · 1m · 5 views
Pentagon split on striking Yemen's Houthis
Trump's military advisers clash over whether to help Saudi Arabia fight Iranian-backed rebels amid weapons shortages and regional tensions.
NBC News · 2m
Trump signals end to Iran war as Middle East tensions spike
The U.S. president says Tehran wants a deal, but Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis are escalating strikes that threaten global oil supplies.
CNBC · 1m
Houthis escalate attacks as oil crisis looms
Iran-backed Houthis target Saudi oil infrastructure and claim military victories, threatening global energy supplies and pushing crude prices higher.
Dailymail · 4m
US backs away from Yemen fight after Houthi talks
American officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman and decided against supporting Saudi Arabia's military push in Yemen.
the Guardian · 2m
Why the Houthi surge reshapes the entire Middle East
Yemen's conflict is really about Saudi-Emirati rivalry, not just Iran, and it's pulling in Africa and reshaping global trade.
Foreign Policy · 4m
How the Houthis seized control of the Red Sea
Yemen's rebels captured key ports and opened a dangerous new front in the Iran-U.S. conflict, leaving Saudi Arabia scrambling.
The New Yorker · 3m
Saudi Arabia calls attempted Mecca attack a 'red line'
Houthis deny targeting Islam's holiest city as the kingdom seeks military support that hasn't materialized.
NPR · 1m · 7 views
Houthi advances threaten Saudi Arabia's oil lifelines
Yemen's rebels are seizing territory and attacking infrastructure, forcing the kingdom into an impossible strategic corner.
The Conversation · 1m
Saudi Arabia calls Mecca a 'red line' after alleged drone attack
The kingdom accuses Iran-backed Houthis of targeting Islam's holiest city, escalating tensions in an already volatile region.
TIME · 2m
Houthi drone targets Mecca as Yemen war hits holy city
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone headed for Islam's holiest site, marking a dangerous new phase in the Middle East conflict.
CNBC · 1m
Iran's Houthi proxies open new front in energy war
Tehran is using Yemen's rebels to choke off oil exports after losing control of the Strait of Hormuz.
New York Post · 2m