Red Sea war zone amid Houthi control of Bab el Mandeb
Picking up: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 3 in the last 7 days
Updated yesterday
The latest in this situation
- Allegations surface that IRGC and Hezbollah specialists are directly guiding Houthi military actions.
- Houthis confirmed control of Red Sea positions and are targeting shipping routes.
- A partnership review in the migration field was conducted in Djibouti, amidst ongoing regional dynamics related to the Red Sea.
- 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.
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
- Concerns are mounting regarding the potential for a full-scale war between Israel and Iran, alongside anxieties over Donald Trump's proposed tariffs.
- Hezbollah continues to operate as a determined enemy, conducting drone attacks on Israeli communities while Eyal Zamir advises the security cabinet on the northern border.
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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
- Negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program are underway, complicated by military action in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah and Houthis participate in actions supporting Iran, driving regional instability in the Middle East.
- Strategic discussions involving Benjamin Netanyahu and the Atlantic Council regarding Iran, alongside escalating clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Israel and the Pentagon assess escalating tensions across the Middle East, involving Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, while Houthis attack Saudi Arabia.
- 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