Iran strikes U.S. targets in Jordan and attacks Bushehr, while Houthis declare Bab el-Mandeb off limits and Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz.
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Updated sep 17
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Iran strikes U.S. targets in Jordan and attacks Bushehr, while Houthis declare Bab el-Mandeb off limits and Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Houthis imposed a blockade on Eilat Port and seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, impacting transit through Jordan.Sub-event
Iran escalates attacks (Jordan, Bushehr) while Houthis close Bab el-Mandeb, involving Pakistan talks.1 source
Iran attacks Bushehr and targets in Jordan; US administration seeks Congressional war funding.1 source
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The entities involved
- Jordan
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
- Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.
- Houthis have initiated a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating the conflict in the Red Sea and pressuring Iran regarding the Bab al-Mandab gateway.
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Red Sea
state in Sudan
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
Related events
- Iran launched strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and prompting Trump to order military action.
- Iran-backed Houthis are increasing strikes while Iran attacks American assets across Jordan, Iraq, and Bahrain, seeking to influence Donald Trump.
- The renewed conflict sees Saudi Arabia back at war with Houthis in Yemen, concurrent with US strikes in Bahrain and threats from Iran.
- Diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage the Iran-US agreement are underway amidst Trump's threats of combat operations against Iran, while Houthi warnings near Dubai and intercepts in Jordan escalate tensions.
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.