- Iran-backed attacks disrupt Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz trade
- Iran instructed Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while Trump threatened to attack Iranian energy infrastructure.
Trump discussed Houthi momentum with MBS as Houthis control a large swath of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
Trump discussed Houthi momentum with MBS as Houthis control a large swath of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Houthis control the vital Bab al-Mandab passage in the Red Sea, while political negotiations stall.Sub-event
Trump's remarks reflect a shift in US policy regarding armed groups.1 source
- Fighting between Houthis and government forces in Aden, coupled with US officials meeting Houthi representatives regarding the seizure of Bab Al Mandeb strait.Sub-event
Trump discussed Houthi momentum amid Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.1 source
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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
Related events
- 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.
- Donald Trump launched a war with Iran, causing the Strait of Hormuz to become a major international concern.
- Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.
- Trump ordered a temporary halt to US attacks on Iran, while the Pentagon reinforced its presence near the country. Qatar has been central to shuttle diplomacy, with Oman providing proposals regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump's military strikes are cited as a factor fueling conflict within the Gulf region.