- Regional conflict is impacting global energy supply routes, highlighting the critical role of oil producers in the Middle East.
- Houthi actions are leading to instability in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia providing support to prevent a wider civil war.
- Houthis escalated attacks against Saudi interests and shipping lanes in the Red Sea while the Saudi-led coalition supports Yemen's government.
Trump backed Saudi operations against Houthis, while China brokered diplomatic relations amid Houthi airport diversion.
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Updated Jul 14
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What happened
Trump backed Saudi operations against Houthis, while China brokered diplomatic relations amid Houthi airport diversion.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Houthis shut down King Khalid International Airport and Donald Trump inquired about joining Saudi strikes against them.Sub-event
Trump supports Saudi military action against Houthis, and China mediates the conflict.1 source
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Houthis escalated attacks against Saudi interests and shipping lanes in the Red Sea while the Saudi-led coalition supports Yemen's government.Also in this story
- Houthis attacked civilian airports in Saudi Arabia, citing Saudi support for government forces as a response.
- Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia are causing significant disruptions and delays to commercial air travel services.
- Attacks by Houthis, backed by Iran, disrupt Red Sea shipping, prompting UK military support for Saudi Arabia.
- Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia targets airports and Houthis capture strategic islands in the Red Sea.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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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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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
Related events
- Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia, prompting discussions about US action, while Iran and Israel escalate tensions.
- Houthis launched a missile attack on a Saudi airport and targeted shipping in the Red Sea.
- 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.
- Houthis targeted civilian and economic sites in Saudi Arabia.
- Trump discusses war outcomes and plans to return to Abu Dhabi amid escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia.