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'Graveyard of Saudi ambition': Why the Houthis remain Riyadh's biggest headache

Yemen has long been described as the graveyard of Saudi ambition. And this month Riyadh learnt its latest lesson.

The Times of India · Sep 18

Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach

The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping. The group has taken over the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanish archipelago about 160km north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These areas were…

The Conversation · Sep 17

Capture of Mocha marks turning point in Yemen war, with ripples across Red Sea

Days after Houthis captured the Red Sea port of Mocha from Yemeni forces, Saudi Arabia has accused the rebels of firing a drone towards the holy city of Mecca – a target Saudi officials say is a "red line". Analysts warn the Houthis' territorial gains could open a new and…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

Houthis' coastal offensive puts Bab el-Mandeb in crosshairs; why the strait matters

In a strategic move, Houthi forces have seized the port city of Mocha and are pushing further south towards the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This escalation shifts their tactics toward controlling Yemen's Red Sea coast, a vital route for global maritime trade connecting Asia with Europe. As tensions rise, the…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to single digits, data shows

Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dropped significantly on Thursday. Two Panamax ships exited the strait, carrying fertilizer and sailing in ballast. Five vessels entered the strait, including cargo and petroleum product carriers. Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha. Commodity vessel traffic in the Bab…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

How Iranian arms helped Houthis seize key Red Sea port in 'lightning' blitz

The Houthi takeover of Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Mocha was backed by a rapid offensive involving Iranian-supplied weapons, drones and direct guidance from commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to Reuters. The attack came as Tehran seeks to open another pressure point against the United…

The Times of India · Sep 11

US sends military advisors to help Saudi Arabia fight Iran-backed Houthis: Report

The assistance is being provided as the Houthis expand their operations along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Military sources said the group seized the port city of Mocha on Thursday and moved towards strategic islands, including Hanish. Yemeni government military sources said the advances had given the Houthis greater leverage over…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Houthi Fighters Seize Yemen's Mocha Port, Reviving Fears of a Global Oil "Double Chokepoint"

Houthi fighters captured the Red Sea port of Mocha on Sept. 10, edging toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Brent crude neared $100 a barrel and U.S. gas prices climbed past $4.14 a gallon.

Latin Times · Sep 11

Oil prices set to end week over $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

Oil prices are inching closer to the $100 mark as shipping routes come under rising attack. The Houthi grip on Yemen's Mocha port poses risks to Red Sea transport, while tankers in the Strait of Hormuz face threats that limit vessels in the Gulf. Diesel prices in the U.S. have…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha

Yemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours, the Houthis said, after the Iran-backed group carried out attacks on Saudi territory that wounded dozens of people.

France 24 · Sep 10