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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
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
Ethiopia's war draws in the Middle East
Fighting in Ethiopia is part of a wider regional conflict shaped by outside powers competing for influence and resources.
The New Yorker · 3m
Ethiopia Takes Mekelle as Regional Leaders Convene
Ethiopian forces capture Tigray's capital as Egypt hosts rivals to prevent regional war.
Allafrica · 1m
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
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
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
Houthis seize Yemen's coast, but legitimacy slips away
A rapid military advance gives Iran leverage and the Houthis control of a global shipping chokepoint, but risks exposing them as Tehran's tool.
The Conversation · 3m
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