Houthis conflict with Saudi Arabia continues amid international efforts to open shipping lanes and Iran limits IAEA cooperation.

The entities involved

• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • 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.06:17
  • Leaders launched a coordinated war, with Netanyahu aiming to cut off support to Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis to crush Iran's threats.03:13
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • The Middle East conflict is causing oil price increases and inflation, leading central banks to manage policy amid global pressures.05:49
  • A postdoctoral fellow at KAUST, Erika Santoro, led a team studying coral in the Red Sea.04:26
• International Atomic Energy Agency →

  international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons

  • Talks regarding Iran's nuclear program progress took place.Wed 20:15
  • JD Vance discussed a preliminary deal with Iran regarding nuclear inspectors and cooperation to end the war.Wed 13:55

Related events

• Houthi forces, backed by Iran, have vowed to impose a naval blockade on targets in Saudi Arabia, including the capital Riyadh.Sep 20
• Qatar mediates Iran negotiations as Houthis seek agreement with Saudi Arabia and Iran seeks an end to the war.Sep 19
• Iranian-aligned Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi trade routes, leading to the formation of a military alliance between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.Jul 30
• Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen and conducts strikes against Gulf states.Jul 22
• Hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis continue in the Red Sea, while China asks Iran to rein in the Houthis.Sep 17