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Pakistan killed Palestinians for Jordan. Will it kill Houthis for Saudi?

Houthi attacks near Saudi Arabia have intensified, prompting a cautious response from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is now being tested by these events. The nation is carefully balancing its relationship with Saudi Arabia and its neighbor Iran. Historical military ties with Arab nations are noted,…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a vital oil shipping route

Yemen faces renewed civil war as Houthi rebels advance near a vital shipping lane. The rebels' move threatens the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global trade route. This advance comes after a fragile ceasefire began to buckle in 2022. The conflict could further disrupt oil shipments and increase global crude…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

The rapid Houthi advance in Yemen: why it matters and what’s at stake

The Houthis have wrested control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed government, giving Iran and its allies control over a key shipping lane

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

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Houthi rebels reach a strategic port city in Yemen in a major threat to the country's truce

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flows

Houthi militants seized Yemen's Mocha port, threatening vital global energy supplies. This escalation occurs as Iran and the United States engage in tit-for-tat attacks. President Trump expects the war to end after the upcoming mid-term elections. Saudi Arabia has warned Iran to control its Houthi allies to prevent further crisis.…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?

Iran-backed Houthis aim to control Yemen's Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb strait. This strategic waterway connects Asia to Europe via the Suez Canal. Major shipping firms have rerouted vessels, increasing freight costs and journey times. Houthi control could grant Iran leverage in its conflict with the United States. Petroleum…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait

The Houthis in Yemen are making significant strides towards seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Recent clashes between Saudi-backed troops and the Houthis have become increasingly violent, posing a serious risk to global energy supply chains and crucial maritime corridors. Houthi forces have launched attacks on various infrastructure and…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

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Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast

Iran and its proxies move closer to full control of two shipping chokepoints as regional conflict widens

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

Houthis blitz Yemen's Red Sea coastline in push to seize Bab el-Mandeb

The Houthis' latest offensive is meant to replicate Iran's Hormuz blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb, with Red Sea coastal towns and islands in the crucial waterway their top military objectives.

Euronews · Sep 10

Pakistan blinks on Houthis, walks back Saudi defence warning within 24 hours

Pakistan has clarified that there are no current discussions about military responses related to the Mecca defense pact, following recent warnings from its defense minister. The agreement aims to enhance deterrence and defense cooperation among the involved nations, becoming active only if the Yemen conflict spreads to Saudi Arabia. Additionally,…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a crucial shipping route

Yemen faces a potential return to civil war as tensions escalate with an Iranian-backed rebel group

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Who is fighting in Yemen? Key factions battling for control of the country

Houthi militants backed by Iran are intensifying fighting in Yemen. They aim to control the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This escalation threatens a return to large-scale conflict after a fragile truce. Saudi Arabia leads a coalition against the Houthis, seeking regional stability. Various factions, including the…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Oil spike past $100 dampens stock prices, fans inflation fears

As the US and Iran trade air strikes in the vital Strait of Hormuz and Yemen's Houthi rebels step up their campaign against Saudi Arabia, surging oil prices have seen stocks falling across Asia. Investors appear to be holding their breath for the news that the Federal Reserve and other…

France 24 · Sep 10

Houthi offensive on Bab al-Mandeb may bring 'tremendous leverage', analyst explains

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Wednesday said the Iran-backed Houthis had launched fresh attacks on the kingdom's south, after the rebels launched an offensive seeking to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Adam Baron, Fellow at the New America Foundation, says that "if you…

France 24 · Sep 9

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The Independent UK · Sep 9

The death toll in Yemen prison airstrike rises to 23 with 7 still missing, Houthi rebels say

Rescuers in Yemen have pulled more bodies from the rubble of a prison run by Iran-backed Houthi rebels that was hit in a deadly airstrike earlier this week, as an escalation between the rebels and a Saudi-led coalition threatened Yemen’s fragile ceasefire

The Times of India · Sep 9

Yemen prison strike: Death toll rises to 23 as 7 remain missing after Houthi facility hit

The death toll from an airstrike on a Houthi-run prison in northern Yemen has risen to 23, with seven people still missing, Houthi authorities said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Yemen's Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes, and other key Mideast news

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say that Saudi-backed forces have launched dozens of airstrikes across four provinces

The Times of India · Sep 9

'Attack on one is attack on all': Pakistan warns Houthis, invokes Mecca defence pact

Pakistan warned Tuesday that its newly formed defence alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could be activated if the conflict in Yemen spills into Saudi territory, saying there should be “no ambiguity” that an attack on any one of the three members would be treated as an attack on all.

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The Economic Times · Sep 9

Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten Gulf, officials say

Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen are coordinating attacks on Saudi Arabia, with an aim to increase the costs of the ongoing war in Gaza. The Houthis have also declared a blockade against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. This escalation threatens to reignite full-scale war with the kingdom. Saudi…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Pakistan warns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia could activate joint defence pact

Pakistan stated the Makkah Defence Alliance would activate if any member faced an attack. This pact involves Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, forming a collective defense. The warning follows recent Houthi missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi cities and infrastructure. Pakistan affirmed its commitment to honor the alliance's terms and…

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten the Gulf, officials say

Regional officials tell The Associated Press that Yemen's Houthi rebels helped Iraqi militias launch drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Iran seizes US submarine drone, Houthis hit four Saudi cities

The escalation of hostilities in the region bordering Yemen is already deepening worries about additional supply disruptions as energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remain restricted. Brent was trading at $97.7 at 8:26 PM on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, it reached $99.46, the highest since July 24.

The Independent UK · Sep 8

What the escalating war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis means for Trump in Iran

ANALYSIS: Washington has largely ignored the lingering disruption created by the Houthis around the Red Sea. But a wider conflict with Saudi Arabia could force them to intervene, writes James C. Reynolds

Euronews · Sep 8

Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years

Houthi missiles struck Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns at oil sites. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Taiz and Marib provinces, as analysts said Riyadh now faced a "spiral of escalation".

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Oil’s $100 nightmare is back as worst-case scenario is taking shape

Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities have disrupted oil operations. These strikes also pressure the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint, impacting oil flows. The Strait of Hormuz remains impaired, creating a dual threat to global supply. This situation makes significantly lower oil prices before late 2026 increasingly unlikely. Oil prices may potentially…

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