- Houthis threaten to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to Israeli ships, while Iranian leaders defend partners and view the Strait of Hormuz as a nuclear bomb.
- 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
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