Houthi allies in Yemen
Coverage of Houthi allies in Yemen in the Nexus archive.
- I've studied military strategy. Trump now faces Iran's oldest battlefield trick
The article compares military strategy to chess, analyzing how Iran counters U.S. actions in the Persian Gulf by shifting pressure to shipping lanes, oil markets, and regional politics rather than direct military confrontation. It references historical conflicts like the Tanker War during the Iran-Iraq War and current tensions over chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and potential threats to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- US launches new round of strikes against Iran
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran’s coastal defense systems and cruise missile sites on Wednesday, escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by threatening to shut off more regional energy exports and claimed to have targeted U.S. military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.