Yemen's Houthi rebels
Coverage of Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones from Iran-backed militias in Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed separate attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure. The incidents occurred despite a recent lull in U.S.-Iran tensions.
- Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen regional conflict as oil prices surged. President Trump warned of 'major military punishment' against Iran if attacks continue, amid escalating tensions over control of key shipping routes.
- Israel says it has struck Iran after taking missile fire
Israel launched airstrikes in central and western Iran in response to missile fire from Tehran, escalating regional tensions. The article references the 100th day of the Iran war, a nominal ceasefire, and ongoing risks from Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and conflicts with Hezbollah. Yemen's Houthi rebels also fired a missile at Israel, though details remain unclear.