- Red Sea war zone amid Houthi control of Bab el Mandeb
- Houthis expanded targets in the Red Sea, amid diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US.
Houthis began targeting ships linked to Israel or US partners in the Red Sea on August 1st, amid ongoing tensions with Iran and the US.
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What happened
Houthis began targeting ships linked to Israel or US partners in the Red Sea on August 1st, amid ongoing tensions with Iran and the US.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Iran assisted Houthis in building and storing drones used for Red Sea attacks.1 source
Houthis targeted ships linked to Israel or US partners in the Red Sea.1 source
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The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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Red Sea
state in Sudan
- US bills are investigating Russian influence in Sudan, amid Russia's stated goals of securing a naval base in the Red Sea and adopting a playing-all-sides strategy in Sudan.
- Coordination on security in the Horn of Africa is underway, driven by the GERD dispute and the integration of the Red Sea into Egypt's security concerns.
Related events
- Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, are firing missiles at Saudi Arabia while the conflict could disrupt Red Sea shipping routes, raising fears of wider geopolitical involvement including Pakistan.
- US targets companies involved in Iranian oil trade while Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia seeks a regional alliance.
- Houthis launched a missile attack on a Saudi airport and targeted shipping in the Red Sea.
- Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.
- Houthis continue striking Saudi targets in the Red Sea while Iran renews diplomatic offers to meet in Oman.