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Iran tightens its grip on Red Sea shipping lane as Trump faces pressure on oil prices

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No peace in sight. Iran tightens its grip on yet another of the world's most important shipping lanes

Houthis seize key Red Sea islands, tighten control over Bab al-Mandab Strait

Houthis seize key Red Sea islands, tighten control over Bab al-Mandab Strait

Fri 11 Sept 2026 09:57 CEST

The Houthi movement in Yemen has seized strategically important islands in the Red Sea and much of Yemen's Red Sea coast. This gives it effective control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which is important for world trade, sources tell international news agencies

Yemen war fears rise as Houthis seize Mocha and target Red Sea coast

Yemen war fears rise as Houthis seize Mocha and target Red Sea coast

Thu 10 Sept 2026 10:50 CEST

A major war threatens to break out again in Yemen as the Iran-backed Houthi movement seizes the important port city of Mocha and seeks control of the Red Sea coast. Saudi Arabia responds with massive airstrikes against Houthi targets

Houthis say Saudi Arabia carried out 32 airstrikes in Yemen

Houthis say Saudi Arabia carried out 32 airstrikes in Yemen

Wed 9 Sept 2026 09:04 CEST

The Iran-backed Houthi movement says Saudi Arabia has carried out more than 30 attacks on several regions in Yemen.

Fierce fighting in Yemen kills more than 140 as Houthis push toward key strait

Fierce fighting in Yemen kills more than 140 as Houthis push toward key strait

Sun 6 Sept 2026 16:43 CEST

Over 140 people have been killed in a day of intense fighting between Yemeni government forces and the Iran-backed Houthi movement.

Over 60 killed in Yemen fighting as government and Houthi forces clash

Over 60 killed in Yemen fighting as government and Houthi forces clash

Sat 5 Sept 2026 13:48 CEST

Deadly fighting has broken out between Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces and the Iran-backed Houthi movement.

Yemen fighting escalates as more than 100 reported dead in Houthi-government clashes

Yemen fighting escalates as more than 100 reported dead in Houthi-government clashes

Fri 4 Sept 2026 14:48 CEST

The long-running conflict in Yemen has flared up again, with more than 100 people reportedly killed.

At least 30 killed in Houthi attacks on Yemen government forces

At least 30 killed in Houthi attacks on Yemen government forces

Thu 6 Aug 2026 16:26 CEST

At least 30 people have been killed and another 50 injured in attacks on government forces in Yemen.

Iran suspends all talks with the US

Iran suspends all talks with the US

Mon 1 Jun 2026 15:26 CEST

Iran has decided to completely block the Strait of Hormuz and stop all communication with the United States, the state-run Iranian news agency Tasnim reports. According to U

UN Staff in Yemen Freed After Huthi Movement Raid

UN Staff in Yemen Freed After Huthi Movement Raid

Mon 20 Oct 2025 18:06 CEST

UN Reports 20 Staff Detained in Yemen Raid

UN Reports 20 Staff Detained in Yemen Raid

Sun 19 Oct 2025 17:37 CEST

The Huthi movement has carried out a raid against the UN office in Yemen's capital Sanaa and deprived of freedom 20 employees.

Houthi Leader Mohammed al-Ghamari Killed in Israeli Raid

Houthi Leader Mohammed al-Ghamari Killed in Israeli Raid

Thu 16 Oct 2025 15:30 CEST

One of the leaders of the extremist Huthi movement in Yemen has been killed in an Israeli attack, reports the Iran-supported movement.

Missile Fired at Israel from Yemen After Port Attack

Missile Fired at Israel from Yemen After Port Attack

Tue 16 Sept 2025 15:27 CEST

A ballistic missile has been fired towards Israel from Yemen. This happens after Israel earlier on Tuesday attacked the important port in al-Hudayda in Yemen

US Defense Minister Warns Iran Over Houthi Support in Yemen

US Defense Minister Warns Iran Over Houthi Support in Yemen

Thu 1 May 2025 04:26 CEST

The USA's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth is threatening Iran due to the country's support to the Houthi movement in Yemen.

US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Two, Injure Ten

US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Two, Injure Ten

Sun 27 Apr 2025 11:55 CEST

Two people are reported to have been killed and around ten injured in American attacks on Yemen.

US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill 74, Injure 171, Houthi Movement Reports

US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill 74, Injure 171, Houthi Movement Reports

Fri 18 Apr 2025 03:21 CEST

At least 74 people have been killed and over 171 injured in US airstrikes against a fuel depot in western Yemen, according to the Iran-backed Houthi movement.

Two Killed in Suspected US Strikes on Yemen's Huthi Stronghold

Two Killed in Suspected US Strikes on Yemen's Huthi Stronghold

Sun 6 Apr 2025 09:02 CEST

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Mon 2 Sept 2024 11:08 CEST

Two ships have been attacked in what is believed to be Houthi-led attacks in the Red Sea.