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Yemen's Houthis

Coverage of Yemen's Houthis in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 20 · 14:46 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 18:28 UTC
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  • SECURITYAug 5 · 18:28 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil vessel in Gulf of Aden

    Yemen's Houthis claimed to target a Saudi oil vessel in the Gulf of Aden, according to their military spokesperson. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the strike, though the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a 'loud explosion' near a vessel in the same area.

  • SECURITYAug 5 · 15:05 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Afternoon update

    Israel conducted a drone strike in southern Lebanon, killing one and injuring 11, citing a Hezbollah ceasefire violation. Iran and Oman are nearing a deal on the Strait of Hormuz, while Yemen's Houthis attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. An Israeli army assault in occupied East Jerusalem occurred as Gaza's death toll reached 73,381.

  • SECURITYAug 5 · 09:53 UTCCNBC TOP
    Oil prices move higher after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim Saudi tanker strike

    Crude prices increased after Yemen's Houthis claimed they attacked a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea. The incident led to higher oil prices.

  • SECURITYAug 5 · 08:13 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Yemen's Houthis say they attacked oil tanker off Saudi coast

    Yemen's Houthis claimed to have attacked a Saudi oil tanker with missiles off the coast of Yanbu, a port city on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. The group's military spokesperson did not specify when the attack occurred.

  • SECURITYAug 1 · 06:03 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Morning recap

    US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with 'very hard' attacks, while Iran warned of countermeasures against potential US actions. Yemen's Houthis reported forcing Saudi tankers to change course and confirmed free transit through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Israeli strikes in Gaza caused casualties and damage, and a tanker was struck near Oman amid regional tensions.

  • SECURITYJul 30 · 18:18 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition

    Saudi Arabia announced plans for a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect Red Sea shipping and energy routes from Houthi attacks. The coalition, which includes 43 countries and the European Union, aims to secure international trade and maritime interests in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden. Fourteen countries, including Turkey and Pakistan, supported the proposal, though Oman and the UAE did not.

  • SECURITYJul 29 · 09:50 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iraq calls urgent security meeting after US and Saudi attacks

    Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi has called an urgent security meeting following a joint US-Saudi attack on pro-Iranian forces. The US Central Command and Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes against Iran-aligned groups, while Iranian allies in Iraq and Yemen's Houthis have launched drone attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. At least 10 members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation forces were killed in the attacks.

  • SECURITYJul 28 · 21:39 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    UKMTO reports explosions heard in the southern Red Sea

    The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported explosions heard in the southern Red Sea after a tanker encountered an incident. Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility, stating they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker for violating their maritime blockade.

  • SECURITYJul 27 · 14:37 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Saudi Arabia says it reserves ‘right to respond’ to drone attacks

    Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemned recent drone attacks on its oil infrastructure by Yemen's Houthis, stating it reserves the right to respond. Saudi forces previously struck the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah, with coalition spokesman Major-General Turki al-Maliki labeling the attacks 'cowardly and reckless.'

  • WORLDJul 26 · 08:02 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Middle East: No fresh US strikes on Iran for a second day

    Two days have passed without US or Iranian strikes, while conflict between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia continues to escalate the Middle East crisis.

  • SECURITYJul 25 · 04:39 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Three alerts later, Saudi authorities say Yanbu 'danger passed'

    Saudi authorities confirmed the danger in Yanbu Governorate has passed after issuing three alerts. Yemen's Houthis claimed a missile strike caused fires in Jizan, while the Saudi-led coalition reported hitting Houthi sites targeting Red Sea shipping. A Yemeni security source identified Hodeida naval base and Kamaran island military camp as Saudi attack targets.

  • SECURITYJul 23 · 05:26 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Morning update

    A US attack on Iran’s Shalamcheh border crossing killed at least two and wounded 11 others, with additional strikes reported in Bushehr and Andimeshk. Yemen's Houthis attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported a mined route incident near the Strait of Hormuz. The US House passed a defense policy bill amid concerns over costs and Iran-related provisions.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 23:02 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    US hits Iran as Houthis claim strikes on Saudi tankers

    The US is conducting its 12th night of strikes on Iran. Yemen's Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.

  • SECURITYJul 20 · 14:46 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Yemen's Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia

    Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, citing a 'maritime embargo' as retaliation. The move risks escalating regional conflict and disrupting global energy and trade routes.