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The Gulf has entered a new era of instability. If its leaders think they can rely on old alliances, they are wrong

The latest attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia may prove to be more calamitous for the region than the world imagines, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Diplomats take shelter in Saudi capital as Yemen's Houthis target Riyadh airport

Foreign diplomats and international schools in the Saudi capital took safety measures on Thursday as loud blasts rattled the city and Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed missile attacks against its airport. In a further blow to Riyadh, Turkey ruled out sending troops to confront the Iran-backed militia, despite a defence pact…

France 24 · Oct 8

Yemen government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb in offensive against Houthis

Operation Yemen Dawn, backed by 100 Saudi coalition aircraft, retook the town of Dhubab just north of the strait, as the Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery and military bases across Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan and Turkey agreed to deploy troops to the kingdom.

Euronews · Oct 6

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

In a significant escalation, Iran has directed Houthi militias to get ready to obstruct the Red Sea oil passage should the United States carry out strikes on Iranian power facilities. Sources indicate that the Houthis are already positioning missiles and drones in proximity to Bab el-Mandeb strait. This potential blockade…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Hamas, Hezbollah & Houthis: Low-profile guest list for Khamenei's funeral reveals how isolated Iran has become

Iran begins a week of funeral ceremonies on Friday for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US–Israeli strike in February. The ceremonies will move from Tehran to Qom, then to Najaf in Iraq, before concluding with burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday.…

The Times of India · Jul 2

Emerging Houthi–Al-Shabaab co-operation and the growing threat to Red Sea shipping

In a region crucial to global trade, ideological rivals may now be working together. United Nations and American intelligence reports suggest that Yemen’s Houthi insurgents and the Somali group Al-Shabaab — considered Al-Qaeda’s strongest affiliate — are exchanging logistical and military resources, despite having no formal alliance.

The Conversation · May 31

What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome…

The Conversation · Apr 2

Who are the Houthis? How rebel group could disrupt global trade amid Strait of Hormuz chaos

Armed group caused global disruption in 2024 through attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea

The Independent UK · Mar 29

'Holy Jihad Battle': War widens as Yemen's Houthis carry out '2nd military operation' against Israel overnight

With no end in sight, Yemen's Houthis, the newest entrant to the US-Israel initiated Iran war, carried out "second military operation" against Israel on Sunday, as part of the "Holy Jihad Battle".

The Times of India · Mar 29

Do Israel’s attacks make a difference to Yemen’s Houthis?

The US and the Houthis have come to a ceasefire agreement, but Israel continues to trade attacks with the Yemeni group.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025