Who Are the Houthis? Why They’re Attacking Saudi Ships
A simple explainer onWho Are the Houthis are, why they’re fighting Saudi Arabia, and how their attacks on oil tankers are affecting global shipping and prices.
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Bab el-Mandeb: Why It Could Become the Next Maritime Flashpoint
Tensions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are rising after Houthi-Saudi clashes, with Iran reportedly weighing whether to draw the Houthis into targeting shipping through this critical Asia-Europe trade route.
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Trump Warns of Retribution
The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran following the deaths of American service members, as Iran retaliates against Gulf states and Southeast Asian ministers push for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.