Bab al-Mandab
Saudi Arabia’s offensive against the Houthis aims to secure Bab el-Mandeb - opinion
As the Houthis threaten a major global shipping corridor, Saudi Arabia steps up military support for Yemeni forces seeking to push them back.
Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial
How will Saudi Arabia retaliate against Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure? - analysis
Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion
Over 100,000 displaced by Houthis as escalation with Saudi-backed Yemeni government continues
"Humanitarian access remains a major challenge. Insecurity, damaged roads, telecommunications disruptions and movement restrictions are affecting operations," UNHCR said in a statement.
Israel provided Saudi Arabia with intel. assistance as Houthi attacks on Riyadh's assets continue
Regional diplomats told The Jerusalem Post that Saudi Arabia and Israel are engaged in CENTCOM-mediated talks to provide Riyadh with intelligence in order to counter Houthi terrorists.
IDF troops destroy Hezbollah rocket launchers as Saudi Arabia turns to Western allies for help
Iran claims to shoot down US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz • UN Security Council to discuss Bab el-Mandab • Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US DoD says
Saudi Arabia asks Britain for aid against Houthis, Burnham still considering - report
According to Bloomberg, Saudi Arabia asked Britain for aid in both repelling the Houthis from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and in helping defend against strikes on its oil infrastructure.
Houthi advance opens new front in Iran’s pressure campaign against Gulf states - analysis
"For Iran, this is a chess game. They plan what comes next. They don't push all their buttons at the same time out of panic," the regional official said.
Netanyahu offered to join strikes against Houthis, stop advance, US source claim - report
According to the Lebanese news report, Israel would be joining a larger regional effort to combat the threat to shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis - report
Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.
Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city - report
By seizing the port city of Mocha, the Houthis have strengthened their chokehold on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, opening up the possibility of a new front in the war between Iran and the US.
Yemeni forces obtain intelligence, maps showing IRGC plan to takeover Bab al-Mandab Strait - report
The information was found on the laptop of a Houthi commander captured by government forces in western Yemen, according to the military.
Houthi threat to Red Sea expands with takeover of Mocha, potentially reshaping region - analysis
The advance by the Houthis was anticipated. It also appears that although the Houthis suffered some setbacks on other fronts, this offensive could have wider implications for the region.
