Houthi rebels

Crew members surviving a deadly attack reported that three ballistic missiles fired by Houthi rebels struck their Yemeni commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, killing six people and injuring at least nine others. The attacks, which occurred while the ship was entering port, are part of an escalating campaign by the Houthis and risk reigniting Yemen’s civil war.

Overnight clashes raged between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces located in Yemen. The broader conflict is noted within the context of other Mideast developments.

Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces continue in Yemen, with recent attacks reported across the country, including targeting facilities in neighboring Saudi Arabia. Additionally, an oil spill off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has raised environmental concerns, prompting Iran to suggest that those benefiting from commercial shipping should compensate for the damage.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels resumed attacks on government-held areas in Yemen, hitting targets like Mokha with missiles and drones. Compounding regional tensions, Iran reiterated that it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until U.S. conditions are met, following remarks from Donald Trump demanding compensation from Iran.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are renewing attacks and maintaining pressure on government-controlled areas in Yemen. The conflict involves developments impacting a key port city within the broader Mideast region.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renewed attacks on government-controlled areas in Yemen, hitting targets like Mokha and raising fears of reignited civil conflict and threats to strategic shipping routes. Concurrently, Iran's foreign minister reiterated that Tehran will not consider reopening the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. fulfills its demands, following comments from Donald Trump demanding compensation from Iran.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renewed attacks on government-controlled areas in Yemen, including the port city of Mokha, threatening strategic shipping routes. Separately, Iran's foreign minister underlined Tehran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. meets its conditions following comments by Donald Trump.

Iran stated it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets its demands, including lifting sanctions and compensating for war damage. Separately, Israel declared a Christian-majority town in the occupied West Bank a closed military zone following repeated settler attacks. Furthermore, Houthi rebels attacked a Red Sea port town, resulting in seven deaths.

Iran stated it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets its demands, which include lifting blockades and sanctions. Separately, Israel declared Taybeh in the occupied West Bank a closed military zone following repeated settler attacks. Furthermore, Houthi rebels attacked a Red Sea port town on Sunday, killing seven people.

Israel rejected a deal for Gaza announced by Donald Trump, insisting that withdrawal will not occur until Hamas is genuinely disarmed. Separately, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels attacked the government-held port of Mocha on Yemen's Red Sea coast, deepening fears over strategic shipping routes. Meanwhile, details emerged regarding potential managing of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.

Yemen’s military attacked Houthi rebels amid warnings from the United Nations regarding renewed large-scale conflict risk. Concurrently, a Turkish draft law aimed at advancing peace with Kurdish militants passed its first parliamentary hurdle, including mechanisms for former fighters and conditional pardon-like procedures. These developments highlight varying degrees of political and military instability across the Middle East.

Yemen’s military attacked Houthi rebels following recent strikes in central and eastern Yemen, amidst UN warnings of escalating conflict risk. Separately, a Turkish draft law designed to advance peace efforts with Kurdish militants passed its first parliamentary hurdle, defining procedures for disarmament and rehabilitation for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced as early as Wednesday, with Iran and Oman nearing an agreement. However, attacks on shipping in the region, including by Houthi rebels, continue to escalate tensions.

Wars in Iran and Ukraine are overlapping and expanding, with Ukraine attacking an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea and drones striking LNG tankers in Egypt. Saudi Arabia formed a Red Sea military coalition amid Houthi attacks, while analysts warn of converging conflicts threatening global shipping and European energy markets.

Six Saudi oil tankers are rerouting around Africa instead of using the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint due to Houthi rebel threats disrupting Red Sea shipping.

Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked Saudi oil facilities, Iran fired missiles at Jordan, and drones targeted ships in Egypt, escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-backed groups in Iraq are also under Saudi and U.S. attacks, while the Houthi blockade threatens key trade routes like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Suez Canal.

Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked Saudi oil facilities, prompting Saudi and U.S. military responses. Iran's missile strikes on Jordan and drone attacks on Egyptian ships, along with U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, are escalating regional conflicts. The collapse of an interim agreement has intensified distrust, with Iran prioritizing control of the strait over sanctions relief.

Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked Saudi oil facilities, prompting Saudi and U.S. strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran has fired missiles at Jordan and targeted ships in Egypt, escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. The situation has intensified with multiple fronts opening, including a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea and reduced shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Iran launched missile attacks targeting American forces in the Middle East, while the U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. Drone strikes damaged natural gas vessels in Egypt, and tensions escalated amid failed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict, causing oil prices to rise.

Iran launched missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan and Iraq, while the U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. The conflict, involving closures of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices, heightened risks of renewed large-scale war in the region.

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for now despite persistent inflation above its 2% target. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has stated 'no tolerance' for elevated inflation, but policymakers may delay action until September. Uncertainty from the Iran war and oil price fluctuations also influences the Fed's decision-making.

The US military intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces in the Middle East, ending a brief pause in hostilities. The conflict involves disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and recent attacks by Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen.

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, while Houthi rebels claimed forcing a Saudi oil tanker to turn back as part of a blockade. Tensions persist despite a temporary pause in U.S.-Iran clashes over the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias, while Houthi rebels claimed forcing a Saudi oil tanker to turn back as part of a blockade. Iraq denied involvement in the drone attacks, and tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high despite a temporary pause in hostilities.

The US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces in the Middle East, ending a period of calm aimed at negotiating a ceasefire. Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed groups are involved in ongoing conflicts over shipping routes, with attacks on oil tankers and drone strikes.

Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan have facilitated a pause in U.S.-Iran attacks, but regional groups like Iran-backed militias and Houthi rebels continue drone strikes. A three-day pause in attacks has led to potential ceasefire talks, while Iran and Ukraine are feuding over a Caspian Sea incident.

Mediators led by Qatar and Pakistan are working to restart U.S.-Iran negotiations as both sides paused attacks following a period of heightened tensions. Regional attacks by Iran-backed groups and Houthi rebels continued, while a three-day ceasefire saw no strikes from the U.S. or Iran.

The United States and Iran paused their attacks for a second consecutive day as efforts to revive an interim ceasefire continue. Both sides have halted strikes, with Iran's army spokesperson confirming the pause, while regional officials describe it as a 'positive signal' for de-escalation. The conflict, sparked by Iran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. counterstrikes, has caused regional tensions and disrupted shipping.

Gas prices are rising due to renewed conflicts in the Middle East, including Iran-backed Houthi rebels fighting Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. The threats to shipping routes are impacting global energy supplies, with Minnesota's average gas price reaching $4, a 17-cent increase from the previous week. Experts warn of potential new all-time highs in gas and diesel prices.

The United States and Iran paused attacks for a second consecutive day as both countries continue efforts to negotiate an interim ceasefire deal. The pause follows a nearly two-week escalation involving U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure and Iranian counterattacks on regional allies hosting U.S. forces. A regional official described the pause as a positive signal for de-escalation amid ongoing mediation efforts.

Conflicts in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Black Sea are disrupting oil and refined product supplies, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Ukraine attacking Russian oil infrastructure. Refined fuel shortages are worsening due to depleted global stockpiles, causing sharp increases in crack spreads between oil and fuel prices.

The US and Iran paused attacks for the second consecutive day as both nations engage in efforts to negotiate an interim ceasefire deal. The pause follows nearly two weeks of escalated tensions over Iran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the US maintaining all options if Iran continues hostile actions.

The U.S. and Iran paused attacks on each other for a second consecutive day as Tehran continued talks with Oman to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. A regional official described the pause as a 'positive signal' amid ongoing mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions, with negotiations focusing on reducing restrictions on ship transit through the strait.

The United States and Iran paused attacks for a second consecutive day, with both sides signaling a potential return to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. Efforts to de-escalate tensions include discussions on managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though unresolved issues like Iran’s nuclear program remain. A regional official described the pause as a 'positive signal' amid ongoing mediation.

The United States and Iran paused attacks for the second consecutive day, with both sides indicating a potential return to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. Efforts continue amid unresolved issues like Iran's nuclear program and regional tensions, including threats from Houthi rebels in Yemen affecting shipping routes.

The United States and Iran paused attacks for a second consecutive day as both sides continue efforts to negotiate an interim ceasefire deal. Iran's army spokesperson confirmed its own pause, while the U.S. military reiterated its vigilance amid ongoing regional tensions involving shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb.

Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels are exchanging fire in Yemen as a new warfront emerges in the Middle East. There were no new strikes against Iran overnight, with a pause reported in the conflict.

The US has paused nightly strikes on Iran, raising questions about President Trump’s strategy amid intensified clashes between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia. Houthi rebels claimed they attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, but Saudi authorities have not confirmed the attacks.

The Trump administration conducted renewed strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating tensions. Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Arabia, retaliating for Saudi strikes on Yemen.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu and Jizan cities, targeting Aramco facilities in response to Saudi airstrikes on Hodeida. The Houthis threatened to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping route, unless Saudi aggression and blockades cease. Saudi Arabia claimed it struck military targets in Hodeida, while Iran's foreign minister urged diplomatic solutions to the conflict.