Red Sea
Ethiopian-Eritrean conflict could intersect with increased Houthi escalation in Yemen, experts fear
Tigrayan forces launched a major offensive last week, seizing airports and advancing into neighboring areas before Ethiopian federal forces and allied militias began counterattacks.
US-led delay in confronting Houthis a ‘grave mistake,’ says former Houthi spokesman - interview
EU's Kallas pushes to reinforce Operation Aspides in the Red Sea amid Houthis attacks
Israel cannot secure the Red Sea without an African strategy - opinion
Answer Saudi Arabia: Israel must take the opportunity presented by the Houthi attack - editorial
Israel and Saudi Arabia do not need to agree on every regional question to recognize that neither benefits from an Iranian proxy controlling a strategic waterway and threatening oil infrastructure.
Houthis claim major missile, drone attack on Saudi air base as rebels seize Red Sea islands
The Houthis stated that the operation was carried out in response to what they described as more than 300 Saudi airstrikes across Yemen during the previous five days.
Houthi advance opens new front in Iran’s pressure campaign against Gulf states - analysis
"For Iran, this is a chess game. They plan what comes next. They don't push all their buttons at the same time out of panic," the regional official said.
Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply
Drone strikes that damaged a Saudi pipeline yesterday could cut up to 4% of global oil supply and spur even higher fuel prices.
Ethiopia and Israel share a new year - and an opportunity to deepen their historic ties - opinion
Ethiopia enters a new year of economic growth and major development projects while seeking to strengthen its strategic partnership with Israel.
Netanyahu offered to join strikes against Houthis, stop advance, US source claim - report
According to the Lebanese news report, Israel would be joining a larger regional effort to combat the threat to shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis - report
Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.
Getting the tanker war right: A history of blockades from the US Civil War to Iran - analysis
Getting the tanker war right will be a challenge for the US because of the factors involved. The White House is already signaling that the conflict and high oil prices will continue through midterms.
Yemeni forces obtain intelligence, maps showing IRGC plan to takeover Bab al-Mandab Strait - report
The information was found on the laptop of a Houthi commander captured by government forces in western Yemen, according to the military.
Houthi threat to Red Sea expands with takeover of Mocha, potentially reshaping region - analysis
The advance by the Houthis was anticipated. It also appears that although the Houthis suffered some setbacks on other fronts, this offensive could have wider implications for the region.
