Houthi allies
Coverage of Houthi allies in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens
President Donald Trump stated the US is 'not finished' attacking Iran as the conflict escalates, with Iran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The situation involves rising military casualties and ongoing diplomatic efforts through mediators.
- Iran threatens to close more vital seaways as US renews blockade
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to close 'all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies' after shutting the Strait of Hormuz and the US reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The IRGC stated that 'regional energy exports are either shared by all, or denied to all,' according to Iran’s IRNA state news agency.
- Iran's threats against this Red Sea chokepoint are a big vulnerability for the oil market
Iran's threats against the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea chokepoint, pose a risk to the oil market. The Houthi allies of Iran could attack ships passing through the strait, leading to a potential spike in oil prices.