Houthis have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and are using Kornet missiles to block maritime traffic, prompting talks about the wider conflict.
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Updated Sep 14
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Houthis have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and are using Kornet missiles to block maritime traffic, prompting talks about the wider conflict.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Houthi offensive in Yemen strains global choke points, prompting Saudi Arabia to seek international assistance.Sub-event
Houthis have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and are using Kornet missiles to block maritime traffic, prompting talks about the wider conflict.1 source
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Houthis threaten to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to Israeli ships, while Iranian leaders defend partners and view the Strait of Hormuz as a nuclear bomb.Also in this story
- Houthis risk closing the Bab el Mandeb Strait, leading to regional escalation involving US and Iranian responses.
- Houthis control territory near Aden and are targeting Israeli shipping routes near UK interests.
The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
Related events
- The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing restrictions due to the US-Iran conflict, causing crude prices to spike above $100. This crisis involves intelligence sharing between Israel and Riyadh, with Egypt seeking support from Saudi Arabia.
- Israeli officials warn of Houthi capabilities, including Kornet missiles, while Saudi leadership appeals to Trump regarding the conflict.
- Tensions are rising with neighboring Somalia as Somaliland seeks Israeli security cooperation and prepares to contribute troops to the Gaza demilitarization efforts.
- Israel ramped up attacks on Hezbollah and Hamas, while Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Abha, escalating regional conflict.
- Jordan and Egypt participate in a coalition while Houthis rhetoric targets Israel, backed by Iran.