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Oil markets survived the Iran war sprint. Now comes the marathon

The Iran war is increasingly looking like a prolonged threat to global energy markets, rather than a short-term supply shock. Crude has risen back above $100 a barrel as disruptions spread to Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

The Economic Times

Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of Hormuz

Oman postponed a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions. An Iranian ship was struck near the waterway, killing one person. Houthi rebels launched drones and missiles toward southern Saudi Arabia. An Israeli strike in Gaza killed two individuals, according to reports. Protests erupted in Syria over increased…

The Economic Times

New wave of Houthi missile strikes in southern Saudi Arabia, claims Iran's Press TV

A new wave of Houthi missile strikes was reported towards Saudi Arabia, with warnings issued and later lifted for residents in Khamis Mushait and Abha, according to Iranian state media and Al Jazeera. The strikes come as Yemen's western coast faces severe healthcare disruptions, while BRICS nations call for restraint…

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Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice

The Houthi capture of Yemen's Red Sea coastline is strengthening Iran's leverage over Gulf energy routes, forcing Saudi Arabia and its neighbours to weigh economic costs against engagement with Tehran. The development follows attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and comes as Gulf states explore a temporary arrangement on Strait of…

The Economic Times

Sucker Punch: How the Houthis shocked the Gulf

Who are the Houthis, what are their objectives for Yemen, and could the Iranian-backed group hold a significant part of world trade to ransom in the Bab el Mandeb Strait? FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Professor Thomas Juneau, a specialist on the Houthis and Iran, explains the intricate dynamics…

France 24

Houthis advance in Yemen, attack Saudi Arabia as rebel forces near US base in Djibouti

Fighting intensified in Yemen on Sunday as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea coast, while the Houthis claimed attacks on neighbouring Saudi Arabia, escalating fears of a return to a wider civil war.

The Times of India

World’s oil supply faces a new threat as lightning offensive sets Iran allies, the Houthis, up to control another key waterway, the ‘Gate of Tears’

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Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels

Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti

The Independent UK

Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply

Saudi Arabia's oil exports face a significant threat from pipeline damage. The kingdom has only a few days of oil stocks remaining for exports. This situation could lead to a substantial drop in global oil supply. The ongoing conflict in Yemen further complicates the already strained energy market. Global fuel…

The Economic Times

Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces

Iran-allied Houthis say drones and missiles used in attack that targeted ‘weapons depots and command and control centres’ in southern Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

The week in pictures: 9/11 anniversary, far-right win in Germany and Houthis' Yemen offensive

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in control of the country's…

France 24

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed new attacks on Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the region

The Independent UK

Iranian media say 1 killed in ship strike on the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

Iranian state media says an Iranian commercial ship has been struck near the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed

The Independent UK

Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni forces

Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility on Sunday for an attack on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee. Fighting in western Yemen over the past few weeks has left hundreds dead and displaced tens of thousands…

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Fresh strike on vessel in Hormuz, Houthi takeover of Bab el-Mandeb Strait sees West Asia simmer as BRICS calls for peace

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's Houthis seized a key Red Sea port and struck Saudi Arabia. Iran and Oman agreed on new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz. BRICS nations called for maximum restraint and peace in…

The Economic Times

From isolated rebels to regional force: How the Houthis took Bab al-Mandab

Yemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their regional influence. This minority Zaidi community now controls Yemen's entire Red Sea coast. The group has fought numerous wars and formed alliances over decades. They are part of Iran's "Axis of Resistance" and target ships in the Red Sea.…

France 24

Has Trump Left MBS hanging over Yemen?

The Yemen and Saudi governments are under pressure and under fire. The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman reportedly called President Trump twice to ask him to authorise US strikes against the Houthis, over the deteriorating military situation in Yemen and the threat to the Bab el Mandeb Strait.

The Economic Times

Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind

A Houthi advance along Yemen’s coast and seizure of Perim island have increased the group’s ability to threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising the prospect of disruption to another major oil and trade route. The development poses a fresh challenge for President Donald Trump as his Iran war enters its…

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The Independent UK

Iraq races to contain fallout after local Iran-backed militias accused of attacking Saudi pipeline

Iraq’s government is racing to contain the fallout after confirming that attacks on a Saudi pipeline, blamed on Iran-backed militias, came from its territory

The Times of India

'Air support never came': How Houthis caught Saudi forces off guard in 'lightning' strike

Yemen's strategically important Red Sea port of Mocha fell to Iran-backed Houthi fighters in a rapid offensive after forces defending the city appealed for Saudi air support that never arrived, according to CNN.

The Independent UK

Iraq confirms attacks on Saudi pipeline originated from Iraqi territory and other Mideast news

Iraq's government says attacks on a key Saudi oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory, pledging to investigate further

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia faces fresh Red Sea threat as Houthi gains, pipeline shutdown rattle kingdom

Houthi rebels are advancing, threatening a vital Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks have forced a major pipeline closure, impacting global markets. Saudi Arabia faces setbacks in its economic transformation efforts due to regional conflicts. The kingdom's efforts to ensure navigation freedom are challenged by Houthi actions. US support for…

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians flee as Houthis advance along Red Sea coast

Global struggle for control of Bab al-Mandab strait threatens to turn Yemen’s on-off conflict into a forever war

The Independent UK

Photos show Houthi rallies, fighters and daily life inside Yemen.

Yemenis rally in support of the Houthi rebels as fighters march through Sanaa, while daily life continues amid renewed fears of escalating conflict and a return to full-scale civil war. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

France 24

Iran-backed Houthis seize near control of vital Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels captured the strategic Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, located at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, officials said on Friday. The lightning move opens a new front in the Iran war and threatens energy supplies, especially Saudi oil exports, from passing through one…

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