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Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, three strategic islands

The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. Before the Red Sea offensive, the Houthis already controlled a large part of Yemen's north.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Saudi Arabia 'Has Betrayed Muslims': 'Yaman Military' Account Threatens End to Kingdom's Prosperity

An unverified account called Yamani Military accused Saudi Arabia of siding with Israel and warned its prosperity would end, but offered no evidence, target, or concrete action.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Make Further Gains In Yemen, Reach Key Island In The Red Sea

The group reached the island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a breakthrough that could help the group tighten its grip on the key shipping lane.

International Business Times · Sep 11

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Iran’s Houthi allies capture strategic island on vital oil shipping route

Rampant Yemeni fighters take control of island in narrow point of Bab al-Mandab strait, which Saudi is relying on for oil exports

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held Mokha airport as Houthis take island near key strait

Yemen's Houthi rebels seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This advance further threatens Saudi oil exports through a key global shipping lane. Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes against the port city of Mokha, which the Houthis captured. The rebels' territorial gains could boost Iran's strategy to pressure…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Houthis capture Red Sea island in threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Trump rejects Saudi request for strikes on Houthis: Axios

The Iran-backed Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Saudi-backed government forces, killing hundreds.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

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Houthis' coastal offensive puts Bab el-Mandeb in crosshairs; why the strait matters

In a strategic move, Houthi forces have seized the port city of Mocha and are pushing further south towards the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This escalation shifts their tactics toward controlling Yemen's Red Sea coast, a vital route for global maritime trade connecting Asia with Europe. As tensions rise, the…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Houthis seize key Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait

Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control.

Euronews · Sep 11

As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side

Pakistan faces a difficult balancing act between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Recent fighting in Yemen is testing its dual role as defense partner and mediator. Islamabad seeks to avoid alienating Tehran while deepening Gulf ties. Pakistani officials are concerned about potential involvement in the conflict. The nation is advocating for…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Iran seeks end to Saudi blockade of Yemen after Tehran-backed rebels take key port

Iran's government has made its first public statement since Tehran-backed rebels in Yemen entered a key port in a move that could threaten global shipping

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to single digits, data shows

Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dropped significantly on Thursday. Two Panamax ships exited the strait, carrying fertilizer and sailing in ballast. Five vessels entered the strait, including cargo and petroleum product carriers. Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha. Commodity vessel traffic in the Bab…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Iran-US war latest: Trump says he could keep Iranian oil ‘like Venezuela’ as Hormuz talks face setback

The US military, which has previously struck Iranian vessels in the region, did not issue an immediate statement

The Independent UK · Sep 11

🔴 Live: Saudi shuts East-West oil pipeline after multiple Houthi attacks

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France 24 · Sep 11

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The Times of India · Sep 11

How Iranian arms helped Houthis seize key Red Sea port in 'lightning' blitz

The Houthi takeover of Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Mocha was backed by a rapid offensive involving Iranian-supplied weapons, drones and direct guidance from commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to Reuters. The attack came as Tehran seeks to open another pressure point against the United…

The Times of India · Sep 11

US sends military advisors to help Saudi Arabia fight Iran-backed Houthis: Report

The assistance is being provided as the Houthis expand their operations along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Military sources said the group seized the port city of Mocha on Thursday and moved towards strategic islands, including Hanish. Yemeni government military sources said the advances had given the Houthis greater leverage over…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Oil Price Today (September 11): Crude oil soars 13% this week, set to close week above $100 after 4 months. What are experts saying?

Oil prices have surged towards $100 a barrel due to rising tensions in the Middle East, where recent attacks have threatened shipping routes. The seizure of a Yemeni port by Iran-aligned Houthis raises concerns about Red Sea traffic and the critical Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that if threats escalate,…

Latin Times · Sep 11

Houthi Fighters Seize Yemen's Mocha Port, Reviving Fears of a Global Oil "Double Chokepoint"

Houthi fighters captured the Red Sea port of Mocha on Sept. 10, edging toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Brent crude neared $100 a barrel and U.S. gas prices climbed past $4.14 a gallon.

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The Economic Times · Sep 11

Oil prices set to end week over $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

Oil prices are inching closer to the $100 mark as shipping routes come under rising attack. The Houthi grip on Yemen's Mocha port poses risks to Red Sea transport, while tankers in the Strait of Hormuz face threats that limit vessels in the Gulf. Diesel prices in the U.S. have…

France 24 · Sep 10

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha

Yemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours, the Houthis said, after the Iran-backed group carried out attacks on Saudi territory that wounded dozens of people.

International Business Times · Sep 10

Iran-Backed Houthis Take a Key Port City In Yemen. Traffic Through The Red Sea Could Be Threatened Further.

Oil prices climbed further on Thursday following the development.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Houthis seize Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed forces

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, military sources and witnesses told the BBC.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Oil surges 6%, Brent and US crude both surpass $100 on more tanker attacks

Oil prices climbed over one hundred dollars per barrel on Thursday amid escalating attacks on shipping lanes. The surge was driven by fears of supply disruptions sparked by the Houthis' capture of a Yemeni port, posing significant risks to Red Sea navigation. Market analysts suggest that China's oil buying habits…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are currently mentoring Houthi forces along Yemen's Red Sea coastline, reinforcing their strategic control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Last week, Iran encouraged the Houthis to intensify their assaults on Saudi Arabia while Riyadh continues to concentrate its military efforts on northern fronts. Consequently, the overall military…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Iran-backed Houthis seize key Red Sea port in blow to Saudi forces

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants have seized the key Red Sea port of Mokha and advanced towards the Hanish islands, bringing them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and raising the prospect of a major new threat to one of the world's most vital shipping routes.

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