- Allies are increasing defense spending since 2017, while Trump questions the alliance's value amid threats to major oil shipping routes.
- Donald Trump is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, where he referenced US military operations in Iran and threatened to refuse help to NATO countries.
- Trump backs a Mecca defence pact involving Ankara amid escalating Iran-Houthis conflict and US naval blockades.
CSIS analyzes the S-500's satellite interception capability as Houthis continue to terrorize the region with ballistic weapons.
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Updated Sep 15
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What happened
CSIS analyzes the S-500's satellite interception capability as Houthis continue to terrorize the region with ballistic weapons.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
- Houthis conflict with Saudi Arabia continues amid international efforts to open shipping lanes and Iran limits IAEA cooperation.
- On September 25, 2026, multiple geopolitical events unfolded: Houthi attacks disrupted oil flows from Saudi Arabia, Hezbollah attacks triggered an Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and Iranian airlines faced new operational bans.
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Center for Strategic and International Studies
American think tank in Washington, D.C.