Houthi rebels
Coverage of Houthi rebels in the Nexus archive.
- Cargo ship reportedly attacked in Red Sea off Yemen
A cargo ship was attacked 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeida, a port under Houthi rebel control, according to the UK Maritime Trade Office. The Iran-backed Houthi group recently pledged to resume attacks in the Red Sea.
- British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship was attacked in the Red Sea off Yemen's coast near Hodeida, controlled by Houthi rebels, by unknown armed assailants. The ship's security guards returned fire after a skiff approached and opened fire, with the attackers fleeing to a larger vessel. The crew and ship were reported safe, and no group has claimed responsibility.
- British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship reported being under attack by unknown armed assailants in the Red Sea off Yemen's coast, according to the British military. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center confirmed the incident, with no group yet claiming responsibility. Houthi rebels in Yemen have threatened to resume attacks, while Somali pirates have been active in the Gulf of Aden.
- British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship reported being under attack by unknown armed assailants in the Red Sea off Yemen, according to the British military. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center confirmed the attack, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels have threatened to resume attacks but have not yet acted. Somali pirates remain active in the Gulf of Aden.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran with iron fist while confronting the US, will be buried
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was buried after leading the country for over three decades, expanding its regional influence and escalating conflicts with the U.S. and Israel. His funeral began months after his death, which occurred at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
- Iran war expansion fears grow as attacks widen across Middle East
Violence in the Middle East has escalated, with Iran attacking US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, Israel bombing southern Lebanon, and Houthi rebels in Yemen attacking a cargo vessel. These actions complicate US President Donald Trump’s peace efforts, as Iran demands an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and Hezbollah rejects related talks. The Houthi attacks also threaten the Red Sea, a key trade route.
- Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, raising fears of a full-scale regional war despite a recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of retaliation against further attacks, while Iran halted offensive actions. The conflict involves Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthi rebels in Yemen, with diplomatic efforts underway to salvage the truce.
- Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with Iran halting offensive actions and Israel warning of retaliation. The conflict raised concerns of a full-scale Middle East war, involving Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthi rebels in Yemen, while diplomatic efforts to salvage the ceasefire continue.
- Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, raising fears of a return to full-scale war in the Middle East. The U.S. President Donald Trump urged both sides to stop fighting, while Iran warned of 'much more severe' retaliation if further aggression occurs.
- Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’ | First Thing
Israel attacked Iran in direct defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of authority, breaking a ceasefire and triggering missile exchanges. Trump urged both nations to stop 'shooting' while Saudi Arabia and Yemen reported missile alerts, and oil prices rose amid regional tensions.
- Trump calls on Israel and Iran to "immediately stop shooting" as ceasefire frays
President Trump urged Israel and Iran to stop shooting as their ceasefire deteriorates. Hostilities resumed after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored Trump's request, leading to reciprocal strikes and missile attacks. The U.S. does not support Israel's actions, and the conflict threatens ongoing negotiations.
- Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, raising fears of renewed full-scale war in the Middle East. The conflict has disrupted global energy markets and stalled peace talks, with Iran maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels in Yemen joining attacks. U.S. President Donald Trump urged both sides to cease hostilities.
- The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April truce
Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire in the most serious confrontation since a ceasefire began in April, with Yemen's Houthi rebels also launching a missile at Israel. The escalation threatens to reignite Middle East conflict, as Israeli strikes targeted Iranian missile launchers and Tehran warned of U.S. responsibility for any further tensions.
- Iranian-backed Houthi rebels vow to block Israeli ships sailing in Red Sea
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels pledged to block Israeli ships in the Red Sea following their claimed missile attack on Central Israel. The group asserted responsibility for the barrage of missiles launched into the region.
- Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to full-scale war
Israel and Iran exchanged retaliatory strikes, escalating tensions in the Middle East and threatening a return to full-scale war. Iranian officials accused the U.S. of enabling Israeli aggression, while Yemen's Houthi rebels joined the conflict by attacking Israel and Red Sea targets.
- Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to war
Israel and Iran exchanged retaliatory strikes, escalating tensions and threatening to reignite regional conflict. The 100th day of the Iran war marks ongoing hostilities despite a previous ceasefire, with involvement from groups like Hezbollah and Houthi rebels.
- The Latest: Israel launches airstrikes on central and western Iran after Iranian missiles fired
Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran following Iranian missile attacks, while a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia was targeted, escalating tensions after a ceasefire. President Donald Trump claimed he dictated terms to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging Israel not to respond further.
- The Latest: Israel launches airstrikes on central and western Iran after Iranian missiles fired
Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran following Iranian missile attacks, while a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia was targeted, escalating tensions after a fragile April ceasefire. President Donald Trump claimed he dictated terms to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the conflict, and a missile launched from Yemen targeted Israel, prompting nationwide school cancellations.
- What we know and don’t know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war
A potential deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a 12-week war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked since April 17. The agreement would halt fighting across all fronts, including Lebanon's Hezbollah conflict, and address Iran's support for regional proxies like Houthi rebels and Hamas. However, details on finalization and implementation remain unclear.
- Sailors injured after fire breaks out on aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower during shipyard maintenance
Three Navy sailors were injured after a fire broke out on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during maintenance at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The fire was quickly contained, and the sailors were treated for minor injuries before returning to duty. The cause remains under investigation.