Red Sea war zone amid Houthi control of Bab el Mandeb
Cooling off: 1 in the last 7 days
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The latest in this situation
- ITF declared southern Red Sea a war zone due to ongoing conflict.
- The Islamic Republic designated a channel as terrorist while continuing to support its global proxy network.
- Hezbollah assists Houthis with technical expertise as they intensify attacks on Saudi Arabia, fueled by Iranian guidance.
- Iran assisted Houthis in building and storing drones used for Red Sea attacks.
- Houthi capture of Mocha port escalates conflict in the Red Sea.
How it started
US policymakers view negotiations regarding the geopolitical situation where Iran's regional network includes Hezbollah, Houthis, and the threat of war with Iraq.
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What happened
US policymakers view negotiations regarding the geopolitical situation where Iran's regional network includes Hezbollah, Houthis, and the threat of war with Iraq.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Houthi group, Hezbollah, and other proxies operate under the supervision and training of the Iranian IRGC, often involving Iraq.Sub-event
The new event highlights Europe's need to increase its role in Iran policy regarding its proxy network.1 source
Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis conducted coordinated attacks against Israeli targets.1 source
Israel reports successful military strikes against Iranian proxies across Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon.1 source
Iran finances regional militias to pursue strategic goals, a dynamic understood by Donald Trump.1 source
- Hezbollah is an Iranian-backed Shia Islamist party.Sub-event
- Hezbollah is providing backing and operating in southern Lebanon.Sub-event
- Houthis expanded targets in the Red Sea, amid diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US.Sub-event
Show 3 earlier steps
- German intelligence reported on Iran's nuclear program in Bushehr and its study of Iraq's invasion.Sub-event
- The influence of the supreme leader has extended to Iraqi holy cities, where a burial is scheduled.Sub-event
Iran's regional network includes Hezbollah, Houthis, and the threat of war with Iraq.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
- Trump threatened American tolls if a deal with Iran failed, while Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz amid Israel's military campaign, and Netanyahu stated Israel would remain in the Lebanon buffer zone.
- Hezbollah and its affiliated Iraqi factions are funneling hundreds of millions of dollars and imposing sanctions via Operation Economic Outcast.
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Hamas
Palestinian Islamist political and military organization
Related events
- Hezbollah and Houthis participate in actions supporting Iran, driving regional instability in the Middle East.
- Iran's nuclear program and economic crisis are raising regional concerns, prompting Saudi Arabia to cooperate with Israel against Houthis.
- Israel and the Pentagon assess escalating tensions across the Middle East, involving Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, while Houthis attack Saudi Arabia.
- Iran supports regional groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, while Europe imposes sanctions and Houthis threaten maritime trade routes.
- Iran war heightens clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, with UNIFIL peacekeeping deployment noted.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- nypost.com
- algemeiner.com
- moneycontrol.com
- strategypage.com
- thenationalnews.com
- freebeacon.com
- foxnews.com
- jpost.com
- thejc.com
- breitbart.com
- thenorthlines.com
- cnn.com
- jns.orgState Department sees ‘convergence’ of Iranian terror proxies, far-left groups
- gatestoneinstitute.orgPresident Trump, Liberate Iran. Then You Will Truly Be One of History's Greatest Heroes
- foreignpolicy.com
- israelnationalnews.com
- washingtonexaminer.com
- jpost.com
- jpost.com
- washingtonexaminer.com