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Houthi rebel offensive fuels fears of escalation in the Middle East and Europe

In this extraordinary and deeply worrying year for international security, some weeks nevertheless stand out as particularly momentous.

The Conversation · Sep 18

Oil Price Today (September 18): Crude oil falls below $104, down for third session. What are experts saying?

Crude Oil Price Today : Markets largely looked past the latest threats to supply, even as Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday, widening the conflict's regional footprint.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Houthis, Saudis, Iran - and the future of Middle Eastern oil

In a lightning offensive last week, Yemen’s Houthis took over much of the country’s Red Sea coast, threatening shipping in the vital sea lane that had emerged as an alternative to Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Houthis have been fighting a Saudi-led military coalition for a decade, although…

The Times of India · Sep 18

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Saudi civil defense says falling debris from intercepted Houthi drone kills 1

The Saudi civil defense says debris from an intercepted Houthi drone has killed one person and injured two others

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Houthi advance boosts Iran’s leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia – but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen

It took just a few days for Houthi forces to seize most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including the shores of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea maritime choke point.

The Conversation · Sep 17

Houthis Claim a Saudi F-15 Kill and Riyadh Downs a Drone Near Mecca — Red Sea War's Threat to Global Energy

Houthis claim a Saudi F-15 kill and Riyadh downs a drone near Mecca. Over 100,000 displaced, Brent at $107 and US diesel above $6 a gallon.

Latin Times · Sep 17

Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach

The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping. The group has taken over the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanish archipelago about 160km north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These areas were…

The Conversation · Sep 17

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Houthi drone debris kills one, injures two in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed one person and injured two others in Taif, as fighting between the Iran-aligned group, Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and their allies intensified amid the wider Middle East conflict.

The Times of India · Sep 17

China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances. China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread. Iran responded that regional stability requires ending the US-Israeli war. Beijing's leverage faces…

The Times of India · Sep 17

China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say

China has privately urged Iran to help control Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia sought Beijing's assistance as Houthi threats grew significantly. This escalation risks vital energy routes upon which China depends. It remains unclear how Tehran will ultimately respond to Beijing's request. China desires regional stability and the unimpeded flow of…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Houthi offensive in Yemen adds to fear that Iran war could escalate into a wider global conflict

Yemen’s Houthis have launched a major offensive in recent days. They’ve rapidly swept down the Red Sea coast, seizing strategically important positions and giving the Iran-backed rebel group the potential to control traffic through this vital waterway.

The Conversation · Sep 17

From mountain fighters to Red Sea power: How the Houthis rose to control Bab el-Mandeb

Yemen's Houthi group now controls the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This group evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iranian support. They have disrupted vital shipping and struck critical oil facilities. Houthi missiles and drones have reached over 1,000 miles away. Their military tactics focus on infiltration and drone attacks.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

‘We left everything behind’: 125,000 people displaced as war reignites in Yemen

Fierce fighting has forced people to abandon their homes, leaving everything behind to seek shelter in refugee camps

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

F-15 fighter jet and drone shot down by Houthis in Yemen, claim Iran-backed rebels also say Saudi Arabia carried out 40 airstrikes

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed they shot down a Saudi F-15 over Marib and released footage purportedly showing the missile strike and aircraft wreckage. The claim remains unverified, with no confirmation from Saudi Arabia. The allegation comes amid heightened tensions, claims of intensified Saudi strikes, reported Houthi drone activity and…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?

In today’s newsletter: The Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast raised fears for global trade and energy supplies, while more than 100,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the fighting

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Houthi attacks are driving up oil prices. For Yemenis in the crossfire, the toll is far greater

The lightning advance of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in Yemen

France 24 · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, calls it a 'red line'

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday of launching an attack on the holy city of Mecca, which the Iran-backed rebels denied. Saudi Arabia, a US ally which has been the target of large-scale Houthi strikes since early September, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

Capture of Mocha marks turning point in Yemen war, with ripples across Red Sea

Days after Houthis captured the Red Sea port of Mocha from Yemeni forces, Saudi Arabia has accused the rebels of firing a drone towards the holy city of Mecca – a target Saudi officials say is a "red line". Analysts warn the Houthis' territorial gains could open a new and…

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The Economic Times · Sep 16

Alleging Houthi attack on Mecca, Saudis hit Yemen

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen while Houthi fighters launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The United States tightened its travel warning for Saudi Arabia due to the worsening conflict. The extension of the war threatens to worsen global energy supply shortages. The price of Brent crude hovered around $108 a…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met with Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend. The Houthis assured American officials they would not attack US vessels. They also stated commitment to the 2025 ceasefire with the United States. The militia group also said they would not attack Israeli or commercial ships. This meeting occurred…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi F-15, release video of missile hit & images of wreckage - video

Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday released footage allegedly showing a Saudi F-15 being hit by a missile over Marib province, followed by images of what the group claimed was the fighter jet’s wreckage at a desert crash site.

The Conversation · Sep 16

Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf

An advance by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which has included the targeting of Saudi cities and infrastructure, has quickly complicated a widening Middle East war.

The Times of India · Sep 16

US officials met Houthi leaders in Oman after Red Sea blitz, got assurances: Report

US officials reportedly met Houthi representatives in Oman on Sunday. The meeting occurred after Houthis occupied a significant portion of the Red Sea coast. Houthis affirmed no intention of attacking American vessels and committed to a 2025 ceasefire. They also stated they would not attack Israeli or commercial ships, except…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

The Guardian view on the Houthi advance in Yemen: another vital Middle East artery becomes a battlefield

Editorial: The extraordinary success of the rebels, and Saudi counterstrikes, threaten economic havoc. But the country’s civilians are paying the highest price

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

Iran-backed militants have offered Trump administration assurances over safety of Red Sea shipping

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