Iran-backed Houthis
Coverage of Iran-backed Houthis in the Nexus archive.
- Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?
Saudi Arabia is forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The alliance aims to defend shipping in the region.
- Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq attacked by drones despite lull in US-Iran fighting
Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq were attacked by drones. Iran-backed Houthis claimed targeting the Yanbu oil port, while Israel and Jordan downed drones near the Dead Sea. Iraq also reported attacks, but officials did not identify the source.
- Iran war: Saudi-led coalition attacks Yemen's Hodeida port city
A Saudi-led coalition has attacked Yemen's Hodeida port city in response to Iran-backed Houthis targeting Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The conflict escalation coincides with the US and Iran competing for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran-backed Houthis attack two Saudi Arabian oil tankers
Iran-backed Houthis attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Encelia and Layla, causing Brent prices to rise.
- Iran-backed Houthis announce blockade. And, Cyclospora source remains unknown
Iran-backed Houthis announce a blockade of a Red Sea waterway. The FDA continues to investigate Taylor Farms lettuce as a potential source of the Cyclospora outbreak despite a retracted test.
- Morning news brief
Iran-backed Houthis announce plans to blockade another waterway, threatening Red Sea shipping. Pete Hegseth seeks a $350 billion funding boost. Arizona voters prepare to cast ballots.
- Germany moves two ships to Djibouti, eyeing multinational Hormuz mission this summer
Germany is moving two naval ships to Djibouti to prepare for a potential mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, which requires parliamentary approval. The ships, part of the EU's Aspides operation, aim to enhance regional security amid tensions involving Iran-backed Houthis and require international support and a stable political environment.