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Houthis claim missile strike set fire to Saudi tanker Amzan in Red Sea

Houthis claim missile strike set fire to Saudi tanker Amzan in Red Sea

A Houthi ballistic missile struck the Saudi-flagged oil tanker Amzan west of Yanbu, causing a fire on the vessel's main deck as regional maritime tensions rise.

World ·25 Aug 2026, 03:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Houthis kill six in Bab al-Mandeb cargo ship strike

Houthis kill six in Bab al-Mandeb cargo ship strike

A missile strike by Houthi forces on the cargo vessel Tihamah in the Bab al-Mandeb strait has killed six people, escalating regional security concerns.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 07:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis kill six in vessel attack in Red Sea Bab el-Mandeb strait

Houthis kill six in vessel attack in Red Sea Bab el-Mandeb strait

A vessel in the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb strait was targeted by ballistic missiles, leaving multiple people dead amid mounting maritime security pressures.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 21:02 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Houthi strike kills four crew on Egyptian cargo vessel in Red Sea

Houthi strike kills four crew on Egyptian cargo vessel in Red Sea

An Egyptian-owned cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, resulting in four crew fatalities and injuring three rescuers.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 18:18 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Houthis attack Saudi refinery, Yemeni Red Sea port at Mokha

Houthis attack Saudi refinery, Yemeni Red Sea port at Mokha

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting a Red Sea port and a Saudi oil facility, escalating regional tensions and endangering shipping routes.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 22:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis kill 10 in Yemen as attacks on Saudi-backed troops escalate

Houthis kill 10 in Yemen as attacks on Saudi-backed troops escalate

Escalating Houthi missile and drone strikes across Yemen's Marib and Hadramout provinces have killed at least 10 people, shattering a regional lull.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 21:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

Gulf shipping traffic dropped sharply on Wednesday following maritime attacks and Houthi claims, compounding regional trade paralysis.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 09:06 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

Hostilities flared across the Middle East as the US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and Saudi defense forces intercepted drones targeting infrastructure.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis target Saudi oil sites as Yemen truce unravels

Houthis target Saudi oil sites as Yemen truce unravels

A fragile four-year peace in Yemen is fracturing as military actions and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities threaten global energy markets.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 18:13 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites

Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites

Yemen's Houthi militants targeted Saudi oil installations in two Red Sea ports, extending a wider Gulf conflict into a major shipping route.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 04:08 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia, hitting Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Jizan amidst escalating hostilities.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens

Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on southern Saudi Arabia, opening a volatile new front as regional conflict deepens and threatens energy routes.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US missiles strike Iran as de‑escalation path remains uncertain

US missiles strike Iran as de‑escalation path remains uncertain

US missiles struck Iranian targets following thirteen straight nights of air attacks, prompting retaliation and casting uncertainty on de-escalation.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump threatens major strike on Iran as Houthis block Red Sea

Trump threatens major strike on Iran as Houthis block Red Sea

President Donald Trump warned of major military punishment against Iran if the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea continued, following strikes on two Saudi oil tankers.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 04:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump vows major military punishment for Iran after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Trump vows major military punishment for Iran after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Former President Donald Trump has threatened significant military action against Iran and the Houthis following attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation has sent global oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, heightening concerns over maritime trade security.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Iranian military targets following Houthi attacks on Saudi-flagged tankers. The escalation has impacted energy markets, with Brent crude reaching $100 per barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers in the Red Sea as the U.S. military conducts strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis threaten to target ships using Saudi ports amid maritime blockade

Houthis threaten to target ships using Saudi ports amid maritime blockade

Houthi rebels have warned global shipping firms that vessels using Saudi ports face the risk of military targeting following a breakdown in regional stability. The escalation impacts the Red Sea, a vital corridor for global trade.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 19:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran asks Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network

Iran asks Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network

Tehran is reportedly considering tasking Houthi rebels in Yemen with blocking the Bab el-Mandeb waterway, which now serves as a critical global oil route.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran urges Houthis to block Red Sea shipping if US attacks power grid

Iran urges Houthis to block Red Sea shipping if US attacks power grid

Tehran has informed its Houthi allies to be ready to disrupt the Red Sea shipping lane, which currently serves as a critical alternative for regional oil exports.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 15:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read