Houthi blockade of Bab al-Mandeb slashes traffic at Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port
Tanker traffic at Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port on the Red Sea has fallen by more than a third since the Houthi armed group in Yemen announced a blockade of Saudi…
Yemen’s Mokha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says
Yemen’s Mokha port has suspended commercial and maritime operations after being hit by more than 25 missiles in Houthi attacks over recent days, the port’s director said on Saturday. –…
Saudi crown prince, US CENTCOM chief hold meeting
Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman has discussed mutual defence cooperation and efforts to de-escalate regional tensions with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), according…
Houthi missile attack kills three members of commercial vessel crew in Bab al-Mandeb
Correspondents of Al Arabiya and Al Hadath reported Tuesday that three members of a commercial vessel’s crew have been killed after it had been targeted by a ballistic missile fired…
Houthis claim forcing eight Saudi tankers to change course
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the Yemeni group has forced eight Saudi oil tankers to change course, without providing a timeframe. – “The armed forces confirm that they are continuing…
Iran’s Araghchi says ‘no military solution’ to Yemen conflict
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there’s no military solution to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen after both sides traded attacks. – “We…
Houthis claim attacks on 2 Saudi tankers in Red Sea
Two incidents have been reported in the Red Sea. – The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre said a ship was targeted 70 nautical miles (130km) off the Saudi coast, causing…
Yemen threatens to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait, warns of $200 a barrel oil amid Saudi aggression
A senior Yemeni official has warned that the country’s armed forces are prepared to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, sending oil prices soaring to $200 a barrel, if Saudi Arabia…