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Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

Despite the apparent step towards yielding to Iranian demands, the sources pushed back against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that a deal reopening the strait was imminent, saying important details still had to be agreed.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

President Trump indicated a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon. Hopes for a deal eased oil prices as shipping hopes increased. Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz continued. Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing routes for safe shipping lanes. Progress has…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is ‘sort of open’ and predicts Tehran will seek peace soon

US president tells reporters in Oval Office: 'I don't think they [Iran] can go much longer'

The Independent UK · Aug 5

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Projectile sinks Indian ship off Yemen’s coast as India condemns ‘unprovoked attack’

Yemeni coast guard safely rescues ship’s 14 crew members

The Independent UK · Aug 5

A new Houthi front and expanded Iranian attacks risk sinking Gulf nations’ choke-point workaround and widening shipping risks

After a nine-month pause, Houthi militants in Yemen allied to Iran resumed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea on July 22, 2026, directly targeting the group’s longtime foe Saudi Arabia. A week later, a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility in Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta was struck by…

The Conversation · Aug 3

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning of more military responses directed at Iran as regional conflicts intensify. Kuwait has reported drone attacks on essential facilities, with a tanker being struck in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Israeli forces launched powerful strikes on Gaza following disarmament…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

The US war on Iran is spinning out of control

Trump’s conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could follow

The Guardian - US · Aug 1

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Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of an all-out response hours before Riyadh announced a new multinational maritime defence coalition, with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping.

Euronews · Jul 31

Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis

Yemeni sources say Saudis concentrating forces for what could be attack in central Yemen

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Houthis to copy Iran's Hormuz playbook with Red Sea toll plan

Yemen's information minister said intelligence confirmed IRGC advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb, mirroring Iran's contested claim to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · Jul 29

Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say

Yemen's Houthi faction is exploring the potential of levying fees on maritime traffic in the southern Red Sea. This fee proposal emerged from discussions between Iranian officials and Houthi delegates. Interestingly, Chinese vessels are set to be exempt from these charges. Should this plan proceed, it threatens to disturb essential…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Ships transiting via Bab el-Mandeb strait at highest in a week, data shows

Thirty-seven commodity ships passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, a notable increase. Only a few vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a shift in shipping routes. Yemen's Houthis claimed missile attacks on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. China has engaged in direct talks with…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

India urges de-escalation in West Asia, condemns Strait of Hormuz attacks

India voiced deep concern over escalating West Asian hostilities and maritime attacks. The nation strongly condemned recent attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. India called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and unimpeded navigation. The country also highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the situation in Yemen.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says

Yemen's top diplomat stated Houthis aim to replicate Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy. This action could disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea gateways. The Red Sea has become a new front in the Iran war, with escalatory approaches. Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes and vowed to protect…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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The Economic Times · Jul 28

Trump says US isn't involved in Houthis-Saudi Arabia conflict, but it 'may' step in

President Trump stated the United States is not currently involved in the Saudi-Houthi conflict. He mentioned ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia regarding a civil nuclear deal. Trump reiterated that Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords for the deal. This normalization agreement with Israel is considered very important for the…

France 24 · Jul 27

Yemen says ready to escalate against Houthi rebels as they target Saudi Arabia

Yemen's government on Monday issued a warning to the Houthi rebels after they stepped up recent attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and imposed a maritime blockade, raising fears that the Iran-backed group's campaign could open a new front in the wider regional conflict and threaten shipping through the Red Sea.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday. Iran-backed militias launched drones from Iraq targeting Saudi petroleum sites. Houthi allies in Yemen also claimed attacks on Saudi oil transit sites. The United States had recently suspended its air strike campaign against Iran. This strategic shift occurred after military…

France 24 · Jul 27

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh on Monday, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed separate drone strikes on the kingdom's oil infrastructure. The attacks mark a renewed escalation involving Saudi Arabia despite a recent lull in fighting between the United…

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International Business Times · Jul 27

The Houthis Are Seeking To Halt The Flow Of Saudi Oil In The Red Sea. Traffic Is Already Slowing

Traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb has decreased after Yemen's Houthi rebels continued to attack Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast as the group seeks to enforce an embargo of the country.

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Iran-US war latest: Trump pauses nightly attacks to make room for talks, says ambassador

The tanker had reportedly left an Iran-approved route in the vital shipping route

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

How the West profits from Gaza and Yemen horrors exposed in book

Andrew Feinstein and investigative journalists to reveal how much money has been made from arms exports involved in Gaza and Yemen in groundbreaking…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia Saturday. These strikes were in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Hodeida city. The conflict escalates over vital shipping routes in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported no new strikes overnight, while tensions remain high. The Bab…

Benzinga · Jul 25

Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Houthi Targets In Response to Militia Attacks; Energy Markets Brace for Volatility

The Saudi‑led coalition in Yemen struck Houthi targets on Saturday in response to missile attacks launched by the Iranian‑backed group.

Bangkok Post · Jul 25

Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front

SANAA - Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday, as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front.

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on a Yemeni city

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida

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