US expands military presence in Puntland as Houthis enforce a maritime blockade in the Red Sea, reigniting conflict after strikes on Sanaa Airport.
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US expands military presence in Puntland as Houthis enforce a maritime blockade in the Red Sea, reigniting conflict after strikes on Sanaa Airport.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Gulf of Aden port city is the site of a US military base expansion in Puntland.Sub-event
Houthi blockade enforced in Red Sea; US expands presence in Puntland; conflict reignites after Sanaa strikes.1 source
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- Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia targets airports and Houthis capture strategic islands in the Red Sea.
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- US military operations and strikes were conducted in Yemen on August 1, 2026.