- Iran-backed Houthi attacks escalate in the Red Sea and Yemen
- Houthis expanded targets in the Red Sea, amid diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US.
- Houthis are attempting to seize strategic positions overlooking the Red Sea while simultaneously reinforcing frontlines in Yemen.
- Potential blockade of the Red Sea by Houthis, stemming from Houthi movements originating in Yemen.
Houthis seized control of a Yemeni coastal city and extended their military reach toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening international shipping.
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Houthis seized control of a Yemeni coastal city and extended their military reach toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening international shipping.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Yemeni forces launched an operation to reclaim state institutions amid contested control of Bab Al-Mandab.1 source
Houthi forces achieve control of the Bab el Mandeb Strait and are advancing on the capital.1 source
- Houthis are advancing in Southwest Yemen, capturing Perim Island in Bab el-Mandeb, and are engaged in combat with the Royal Saudi Air Force.Sub-event
- Houthi advance strengthens grip on strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, furthering the conflict with the U.S. and escalating regional tensions.Sub-event
Houthis expanded control into coastal cities, pushing their military reach toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.1 source
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Potential blockade of the Red Sea by Houthis, stemming from Houthi movements originating in Yemen.Also in this story
- Yemeni officials issued threats and launched missiles targeting aviation and shipping in the Red Sea.
- Yemeni people are fleeing to Djibouti as the UN and IOM track displacement related to the Red Sea conflict.
- Underwater drones were used to strike targets in the Red Sea on July 25, 2026.
- Houthi militia targeted commercial vessels in the Red Sea, while Yemeni ports remained open for commercial traffic.
Within Iran-backed Houthi attacks escalate in the Red Sea and Yemen
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- Houthi forces are gaining control of parts of Yemen and conducting attacks against civilian ships and objects amid a wider regional conflict.
- Iranian forces backed by Houthi rebels operate in Yemen, increasing maritime risks monitored by the IMO and challenging U.S. policy.
- Iran-allied Houthi rebels are advancing along the Yemeni coast.
- Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.
- US military operations and strikes were conducted in Yemen on August 1, 2026.