Abdul Malik al-Houthi

Houthis Fire On Saudi Red Sea Oil Sites

US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states

US Marines board tanker in the Gulf of Oman amid a blockade of Iranian ports.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing it of bombing their airport, breaking a four-year truce and raising concerns about disrupted global shipping through the Red Sea chokepoint.

Israel negotiates a military base at Berbera to counter Houthi threats in the Red Sea.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis threatened to ban Israeli-linked ships from the Red Sea after Israel attacked Iran, risking major disruptions to global shipping and oil markets already strained by regional tensions.

Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?

A tanker ship caught fire following an attack in the Gulf of Aden, though Houthi forces denied involvement in the incident, which underscores escalating maritime security threats in one of the world's critical shipping corridors.

Four More Rescued in Red Sea, as Houthis Vow to Keep Up Attacks

Next Flashpoint In Iran War? The Bab Al-Mandab Strait Off Yemen's Coast

The Houthis' potential entry into the war could significantly impact the conflict, serving as a force multiplier for Tehran.

Houthi forces in Yemen issue warning. Trade volume through Red Sea decreases.

Yemen's Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq, according to regional officials.

Houthi military leadership announced immediate threats to target Saudi vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait under an "eye for an eye" policy, potentially disrupting up to three million barrels daily of crude exports and forcing tankers around Africa's Cape of Good Hope.

Iran warned it could expand oil shipping restrictions from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea via Houthi allies if U.S. attacks continue, potentially disrupting 7.4 million barrels daily and threatening global energy markets already strained by previous blockades.

Iran threatens regional strikes as US intensifies attacks

Why are the Houthis threatening to attack Red Sea shipping and what does it mean for oil markets?

Explainer: Why are the Houthis threatening to attack Red Sea shipping and what does it mean for oil markets?

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis threatened to ban Israeli-linked vessels from the Red Sea following Israeli strikes on Iran, risking significant disruption to global oil markets as Saudi Arabia routes seventy percent of crude exports through the region.

Why Yemen’s Houthis are hesitating to join Iran war, for now

Exclusive: Houthi ceasefire followed US intel showing militants sought off-ramp

Shipping companies display "All Crew Muslim" messages on vessels traversing the Red Sea to avoid attacks by Houthi militants, who have targeted commercial ships since November 2023 amid broader Middle East tensions.

Who are the Houthis and why is the US targeting them?

Iranian-backed Houthis launched fresh missile and drone strikes on Israel, significantly escalating regional tensions and potentially opening a new conflict front while threatening critical global shipping routes through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb strait.

The Houthis have signaled readiness to join the conflict. The US claims Iran has armed and funded them. Iran's allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war.

Houthi leader threatens Saudi oil facilities as Yemen airport crisis deepens

Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchanged missiles, but economic pressures and regional dynamics make a return to conflict unlikely.

Iran instructed Yemen's Houthis to prepare disrupting the Red Sea shipping route if the United States attacks Iranian infrastructure, positioning missiles and drones near Bab el-Mandeb Strait to threaten seventy percent of Saudi oil exports and create a maritime pincer movement against regional adversaries.

Houthi missiles launched at Saudi Arabia signal a new phase in Middle Eastern tensions, escalating conflict.

Why Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time

Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militant group, launch missiles at Israel and disrupt Red Sea shipping, escalating regional tensions.

Why Are the Houthis Sitting Out the Iran War?

Ships Seek to Avoid Red Sea Attacks With Messages That Claim No Connections to Israel

Iran-aligned Houthis launched a missile from Yemen into the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran, potentially disrupting Arabian Peninsula maritime trade and regional stability as the group signals readiness for broader military involvement.

‘All Crew Muslim’: Red Sea ships broadcast messages in bid to avert Houthi attacks

Yemen's Houthi rebels, despite being heavily armed Iranian allies with demonstrated missile capabilities, haven't formally joined the regional war, possibly prioritizing domestic interests, avoiding devastating consequences, or awaiting optimal coordination timing.

What the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider region

Hezbollah joins Iran's fight, standing out as the main ally providing support amidst a network of reluctant militant groups.