In a rapid offensive down Yemen’s Red Sea coast, Houthi forces seized new ground directly overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb. Then, they reportedly crossed onto Mayyun Island - also known as Perim - which sits in the middle of the strait. Now, Houthi conventional weapons - artillery and rockets - can strike at ships, not just longer-range drones and missiles. And another contingency plan for the global oil market has come under serious threat. On Friday, Saudi Arabia announced that it had shuttered its East-West Pipeline, blaming drone attacks from inside Iraq that it said had caused “injuries and some damage.” Experts talk to CNN about these and other latest developments in the Iran war. 0:00 Saudi pipeline hit, how severe is it for…
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group’s reported takeover of a Yemen port city is raising the stakes in Tehran’s war with the U.S. Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen’s military, is reportedly urging President Trump to strike the rebels, while the U.S. has sent more than 100 advisors to aid its Saudi allies in the fight. Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6085660-houthis-takeover-port-saudi-gas-pipeline/ #Houthis #SaudiArabia #RedSea #IranWar #Iran #Trump #Vance
The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.
The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have captured a strategic island at the mouth of the Red Sea, a move that hands Tehran-linked forces potential leverage over one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, and puts Washington in a bind. Houthi fighters took control of Mayun island, which sits inside the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the […] The post Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Red Sea island, threatening global oil shipments appeared first on American Almanac .
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have captured a strategic island at the mouth of the Red Sea, a move that hands Tehran-linked forces potential leverage over one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, and puts Washington in a bind. Houthi fighters took control of Mayun island, which sits inside the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. A senior military official with Yemen's internationally recognized government confirmed the seizure, as did a Houthi official. The capture came alongside Houthi gains on the mainland, including the port city of Mokha, where rebels also seized a compound that had housed United Nations staff. The strait is no minor waterway. Roughly 12 percent of the world's goods…Open
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — The conflict in Yemen intensified on Sunday, as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fired into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government. The Yemeni government vowed to send more forces to the Red Sea coast after conceding a “painful” defeat last week [...]
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen seized a key island Friday after capturing a strategic Red Sea port, raising concerns about further disruptions to international shipping in the region. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said it temporarily shut down a major oil pipeline as a precaution after the facility came under attack. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall brings Professor Alon Burstein into the conversation to discuss.
Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published September 12, 2026 A rapid Houthi offensive in Yemen has transformed what initially appeared to be a setback for Iran-backed forces into a major strategic challenge for [...]
