Houthis

Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says

Insecurity caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea, followed by disruptions caused by the Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz, has had a direct impact on Europe.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026.
Newly recruited Houthi soldiers march during the funeral of Houthi fighters killed during recent fighting against government forces, in Sanaa, Yemen, December 6, 2021.

Yemeni gov't troops suffer heavy losses as coordinated Houthi strikes kill at least 30

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran is losing its proxies and winning time for the bomb - opinion

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Shipping traffic slows in Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker


Oil settles over $100 as Houthi attacks intensify Middle East supply risks

Oil prices rose above $100 for the first time since May after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis opened a new front in the Iran war by targeting Saudi vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

3D printed oil barrels and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say

Four sources familiar with the matter said Iran flew IRGC personnel and military equipment from Tehran to Yemen on July 13, in a previously unreported transfer.

Yemeni protesters take part in a demonstration in Sana'a, Yemen, July 17, 2026

Houthis escalate threats against Saudi Arabia, raising risks to Red Sea shipping - analysis

The Saudis have invested in moving energy exports through the Red Sea due to the Strait of Hormuz being closed. If the Houthis now try to block this second waterway, energy trade could be at risk.

A demonstrator holds up a mock missile as Houthi supporters rally against the Saudi-led coalition's restrictions on Houthi-controlled areas, which the group describes as a blockade, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 17, 2026.

Houthis threaten a second chokehold on shipping routes, Hormuz remains contentious

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Missiles are displayed during a military parade held by the Houthis, who are armed primarily by the IRGC.

Houthi threat risks global disruption even without strait shutdown, expert tells 'Post' - interview

“When you apply enough pressure on choke points, you don't even have to physically shut them down. The threat of it will make you want to turn around, or make insurance premiums prohibitive."

 Fighters supporting the Aden-based internationally-recognised Yemeni government gather during a vigil along the Red Sea shore in Khokha, in Yemen's western Hodeidah province on July 20, 2026, calling for a resumption of hostilities with the Huthi group currently controlling the capital Sanaa.

Oil tankers turn around, avoid Red Sea following warnings by Yemen's Houthis

The Iran-aligned Houthis on Monday declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran.

The Red Sea

Iran 'not serious' about talks, US remains open to Middle East negotiations, Rubio says

Marco Rubio spoke at a meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers in Manila, saying that if Iran does not take diplomacy seriously, the US will "do what's necessary" to protect its interests.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with U.S. on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2026.

Trump hosts Lebanon's Aoun, says he is open to talks with Hezbollah if asked by Beirut

Trump: US will hit Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon,' Iran desperate to hold talks after US strikes • Aoun: 'It's about time for Lebanon to be stable and secure'

US  President Trump reacts, while shaking hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2026.

Saudi tankers make U-turn in Red Sea, head towards Suez following Houthi blockade announcement

The Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies.

HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September. Iran has reportedly lost control of the Houthis, the writer notes.

Saudi Arabia threatens to respond with 'force' following announcement of Houthi naval blockade

The Houthis fired missiles at Saudi ​Arabia last week after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control, breaking a four-year truce between ‌the kingdom and the Houthis.

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS hold up weapons as they demonstrate in Sanaa, Yemen, to show solidarity with Lebanon, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, April 17, 2026.