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southfront.orgA strike hit Sana'a International Airport using British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles. The missiles were likely fired from Saudi jets operating inside Saudi airspace. Houthi ballistic missiles have been fired into Saudi Arabia.
news.google.com@MarioNawfal reported that a Mahan Air flight carrying a Houthi delegation diverted to Hodeidah after Saudi air force action. Passengers were shown celebrating aboard the plane that had left Tehran.
freepressjournal.inThe Houthi movement launched ballistic missiles and drones at Abha International Airport on July 13, 2026. Yemen's internationally recognized government said its forces struck the runway at Sanaa International Airport to block an Iranian plane.
theiranproject.comYemen's internationally recognised government accused Iran and the Houthi group of violating its airspace and said it will respond appropriately. The statement cited repeated violations of Yemeni sovereignty and a new Iranian flight outside legal aviation frameworks.
Al JazeeraHouthi rebels killed 16 government soldiers and wounded 22 others in an assault on July 5 using mortars, drones and sniper fire. The attack occurred in Hays district near the Red Sea port amid stalled prisoner talks and airport disputes.
nypost.comA Mahan Air flight from Iran reached Sanaa this week carrying more than 200 Yemenis. The aircraft later transported a Houthi delegation to Tehran.
theiranproject.comYemen's internationally recognized government criticized Iran for operating a flight that transported Houthi members to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran. The president said the move bypassed official approval and deepened divisions. Houthi supporters demonstrated in San…
Yemeni armed forces reported firing air-defense missiles at Saudi aircraft they said entered Yemeni airspace to block an Iranian civilian flight. The plane carried more than 200 passengers and later returned to Tehran.
news.google.comAn Iranian commercial aircraft arrived in Sana’a on July 2-3. The landing marks the first reported direct civilian flight from Iran to Houthi-controlled territory in recent months.
jns.orgWestern intelligence sources report that the Houthis are using the current calm period to upgrade both the range and accuracy of their missiles. The group is backed by Iran.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCCTV footage captured an Israeli Navy surface vessel launching an interceptor missile that downed a drone fired by Iranian-backed Houthis toward Eilat on the Red Sea coast.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWizz Air suspended operations at Ben-Gurion Airport on Monday and Tuesday. The airline cited missile risks from Iran or the Houthis. Other carriers continued scheduled service to Tel Aviv.
middleeasteye.netIran-aligned Houthis said Monday they attacked Israeli targets and banned Israeli ships from the Red Sea. Israel reported fresh Iranian missiles and sounded sirens in central and northern areas.
New York PostHouthi rebels announced a blockade of Israeli vessels through the Bab el-Mandeb strait following claimed attacks on targets in Jaffa and amid fresh Iran-Israel exchanges.
Al JazeeraA Yemen-based group announced an immediate and total ban on Israeli maritime traffic through the Red Sea and said it carried out an overnight missile attack on central Israel together with Iran.
nbcnews.comIran halted indirect negotiations with the United States and instructed Houthi allies to attack shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The moves follow Israeli strikes in Lebanon and recent exchanges of fire involving U.S. forces in Kuwait.
rediff.comIran halted diplomatic messages and peace talks with the United States on June 1, 2026, citing Israeli operations against Hezbollah. Tasnim news agency said Iran also authorized Houthi forces to target commercial vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
indianexpress.comU.S. military officials stated that Iran's defense industry is operating at 10-15% capacity. The same officials reported that Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis have been cut off from Iranian weapons supplies.
thehindu.comPirates hijacked the Emirati diesel-carrying vessel in the Gulf of Aden on May 2, 2026, and moved it to Somalia’s Puntland coast. The incident is the latest in four vessel seizures near Somalia in under two weeks. FDD reported the hijacking coincides with documented Houthi suppor…
news18.comThe tanker VINA/VALLEY with IMO number 9157478 arrived and entered the blockade perimeter on May 7, 2026, while pinging on AIS. The vessel routinely delivers Iranian LPG to the Houthis in Yemen. A larger Iranian oil tanker also arrived the same day amid continued arrivals of carg…
Al JazeeraStarlink satellite internet is transforming access for Yemenis in areas with unreliable local networks, powering hubs like Mukalla Creative Hub and supporting remote work and education. Users report speeds of 100 to 150 Mbps, but high device costs and Houthi threats pose challeng…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSomali pirates seized the MT Eureka oil tanker off Yemen's coast, marking the second such incident in 10 days. The vessel is being steered toward Somalia, amid a resurgence of piracy in the region. Security officials attribute the increase to distractions from Houthi attacks on s…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSomali pirates hijacked the MT Eureka oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen's Shabwa coast, marking the second such incident in 10 days. The vessel, flagged under Togo, was boarded at 5 a.m. local time and is now sailing toward Somali waters. The hijacking follows a surge in p…
jns.orgThe tanker LPG SEVAN, identified by number 9177806, faced sanctions on April 24, 2026, following its recent cargo loading in Iran. The vessel frequently delivers to Bangladesh and the Houthis in Yemen. A clarification noted that a referenced photo shows a different tanker carryin…
citizen.co.zaHouthi leader Abdulmalik al Houthi stated support for Iran in a recent speech amid ongoing regional conflicts. The group is reportedly considering a toll on vessels in the Red Sea, similar to measures by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. United Nations efforts continue to address the…
en.globes.co.ilYemen's Houthis stated they are tracking U.S. activities in the Red Sea and preparing militarily for potential clashes with the United States and Israel. They declared Yemen will not stay neutral in the Middle East conflict and aim to make several seas active war zones. A related…
hurriyetdailynews.comYemen's Houthi administration has warned of potentially closing the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait if interference in peace efforts continues. The threat follows Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and reports of attacks on vessels in the area. Officials from Yemen and other n…
The War ZoneU.S. military officials detailed ongoing naval blockade operations targeting Iranian-linked vessels globally, emphasizing warship capabilities and allied partnerships. Statements highlighted the degraded state of Iranian command and control, with warnings against cease-fire viola…
hrw.orgHouthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi stated that the two-week truce was agreed upon after opposing parties failed to meet their objectives regarding Iran. He characterized the truce as a result of these developments.
jta.orgHouthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi said America and Israel sought to overthrow Iran but failed, accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, and stated the U.S. is unwilling to negotiate. These remarks were reported by @MarioNawfal on April 16, 2026.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewYemeni Information Minister Moammar Al-Eryani reported that the Iran-backed Houthis are recruiting children for military purposes disguised as summer camps. The announcement was made via social media.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe USS George H.W. Bush and its escorts are taking an extended route around the southern tip of Africa to reach the Persian Gulf. This path bypasses the Strait of Gibraltar, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The decision avoids areas con…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSomaliland has offered the United States access to a port and air base at Berbera to support operations in the Red Sea region. This proposal comes as Iran-backed Houthi forces target shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following a reported blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReports highlight three key questions about potential US responses to tanker activities in the Persian Gulf. These involve Chinese-flagged vessels, a possible blockade by Houthis in Yemen at Bab al-Mandeb, and Iranian tankers at Jask. The inquiries focus on contingency plans and…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, as part of efforts related to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Vance previously expressed opposition to US military involvement in the conflict and advised against certain actions. The trip occurs in the context of broa…
middleeasteye.netYemen's Houthi leader stated that ongoing operations will escalate, following a planned strategy that considers the conflict's potential duration. The group plans possible surprise actions aligned with developments on the ground. This announcement comes amid continued regional te…
Networks linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps processed $178 million in cryptocurrency tied to Houthi oil sales over a single year, according to a report. A broader network associated with these activities accounted for nearly $1 billion in total transactions. The f…
dailyalert.orgGreece has developed the Centauros anti-drone system, an electronic warfare platform that detects and neutralizes unmanned aerial vehicles by jamming signals. The system, produced by the state-owned Hellenic Aircraft Industry, was used on the frigate Psara in July 2024 to counter…