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Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials say, further strengthening control over the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route. – The…
Yemen’s Houthis have seized Greater and Lesser Hanish, the last two islands that were not under their control in the Bab al Mandeb strait, a military official in the internationally…
Yemen’s Houthis have seized the crucial Red Sea city of al-Makha (Mocha), tightening their grip on the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the organisation’s spokesperson told RT on Thursday. – The…
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 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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…