US pauses Iran strikes as renewed Yemen fighting widens conflict
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
The United States paused its strikes on Iran overnight for the first time in two weeks, but attacks on Jizan and Yanbu and renewed fighting in Yemen widened regional risks.
Iran threatens Bab el-Mandeb, piling pressure on global oil lifeline
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Iran has signalled a possible Bab el-Mandeb closure through the Houthis after Trump threatened strikes on Tehran’s infrastructure, fuelling fears oil could hit US$200 a barrel.
Yemen’s Houthis launch first attack on Israel, signalling Iran alliance
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched their first long-range missile attack on Israel, formally entering the conflict and signalling open alignment with Tehran.
Houthis say they are ready to escalate after US strikes Yemen
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025
Yemen's Houthi movement said on Sunday it was ready to "meet escalation with escalation" after US strikes targeting the Iran-aligned group over its threat to resume Red Sea shipping attacks triggered a diplomatic backlash from Moscow and Tehran.