The conflict has escalated into a multi-front war involving Saudi Arabia against Israel, with the situation widening to include Iraq and the involvement of Emirates.
Steady: 2 in the last 7 days
Updated saturday
The latest in this situation
- Iranian proxies operating in Iraq amid regional attacks threaten energy trade and global markets.
- Israel launched war against Iran, expanding the regional conflict which now includes Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- Merz accused Iran of nuclear program and destabilizing activities during a meeting with the Iraqi PM.
- Amid Houthis attacks on Saudi energy facilities, leaders in Berlin discussed regional developments, while Merz urged Iran to cease destabilizing activities.
- Iran-backed militias are involved in the conflict, pressuring the Iraqi government, alongside attacks on the East-West oil pipeline.
How it started
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What happened
The conflict has escalated into a multi-front war involving Saudi Arabia against Israel, with the situation widening to include Iraq and the involvement of Emirates.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Iranian proxies operating in Iraq amid regional attacks threaten energy trade and global markets.1 source
Israel launched war against Iran, expanding the regional conflict which now includes Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.1 source
- Houthis targeted Saudi facilities and commercial shipping amid regional developments involving Iraq.Sub-event
War declared between Saudi Arabia and Israel; conflict expands to Iraq and involves Houthis attacks in the Red Sea.1 source
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The entities involved
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
- 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.
- Houthis targeted ships in the Red Sea, while Russia supplied them with military intelligence and satellite data.
- ISRAELis
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia while Egypt considered providing defensive aid to Saudi forces.
- Houthis launched retaliatory strikes on Riyadh airport amid a Saudi-backed offensive and emergency meetings between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.
- Houthis continue striking Saudi targets in the Red Sea while Iran renews diplomatic offers to meet in Oman.
- Houthis attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, leading Egypt to offer defense support to Saudi Arabia.
- Houthis conflict with Saudi Arabia over infrastructure, while Trump waives Russian sanctions and Ukraine launches drone attacks.