Houthi forces advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Houthi forces launched an offensive along Yemen’s Red Sea coast in September, taking coastal positions and territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Several reports described the gains as consolidating Houthi control of the strategic waterway and raising concerns about shipping and trade.
Countries involved United States · 1 outletIran · 0 of our 2 outletsSaudi Arabia · 0 of our 1 outletIsrael · 1 outlet
First reported among our outlets by Fox News (United States), · most coverage from United States (1), South Korea (1), Russia (1), Pakistan (1)
What the parties said
United States
The scourge of terrorism from them is unacceptable to the entire region,
They continue to act as a proxy of the Iranian regime.
However, Trump said that the Houthis had agreed not to attack the US, despite the militia group stepping up its offensive against US ally Saudi Arabia, Fox News reported.
Iran
Tehran is demanding that the US end the fighting on all fronts.
Coverage
Fox News · United States17 Sep 16:59Saudi Arabia facing 'biggest threat' ever to oil production as Iran-proxy Houthis launch attacks, expert says
This is the biggest threat to their production of oil since their kingdom was founded in 1932.
The Times of Israel · Israel25 Sep 02:45Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles; group claims strikes on Riyadh, Aramco
They seized the whole Yemeni western coast in a lightning offensive nearly two weeks ago that brought them to the shores of the Red Sea’s strategic Bab el-Mandeb waterway.
UN chief calls for AI curbs, end to wars in his final assembly address
Houthi gains along the Red Sea coast threaten shipping routes
China Daily · ChinaDiplomacy holds on amid attack warning
A senior Houthi official on Sunday warned countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's revived civil war, telling The Associated Press that his group has assured the Trump…
Yonhap News Agency · South Korea23 Sep 09:35Revolutionary Guards operation in all but name?… Houthis’ rapid takeover campaign along the Red Sea coast
1 more from Yonhap News Agency
Houthi rebel adviser: US interests in the region will be hit if the US supports Saudi Arabia
CNews · France20 Sep 04:47War in the Middle East: Washington fears “rapid escalation” after Houthi attack on Riyadh
France 24 · FranceNone
The recent Houthi takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coast has also heightened fears over global trade and shipping through the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait.
1 more from France 24
AI risks, Iran war dominate agenda at UN
Le Monde · France24 Sep 12:36Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired from Yemen
Deutsche Welle · Germany22 Sep 11:29Iran war spreads through region as Trump seeks way out
But behind the scenes, there is at least a shared interest in preventing further military escalation.
BBC News · United Kingdom22 Sep 13:39Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
The Guardian · United Kingdom25 Sep 02:54Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week high
The Houthis seized the whole Yemeni western coast in a lightning offensive nearly two weeks ago that brought them to the shores of the Red Sea’s strategic Bab el-Mandeb waterway.
UN condemns attempted Houthi strike on Riyadh as Yemen displacement surges past 130,000
Since early September, Houthi forces have pushed along Yemen’s Red Sea coastline and seized territory near the Bab al‑Mandab Strait, a key chokepoint for oil and global shipping.
Clarín · Argentina23 Sep 13:16Wars in Iran and Ukraine, artificial intelligence and Venezuela: key topics on the second day of the UN General Assembly
teleSUR English · Venezuela24 Sep 12:38A New Attack on Iran Could Spread the War to the Indian Ocean
In recent weeks, the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) has made advances along Yemen's entire western coast, giving them control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which is vital to…
RIA Novosti · Russia24 Sep 20:12Houthis Claim Attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco Facilities
TASS · Russia23 Sep 20:59Over 400 ships pass through Bab el-Mandeb in 10 days, Houthis say
On September 12, Ansar Allah Political Bureau member Hizam al-Assad told TASS that the Houthis had completed an operation to establish control over areas in western Yemen with…
NDTV · India24 Sep 09:44Iran Threatens To Expand War To Indian Ocean If US Strikes Again
Yemen's Houthis, fighting Saudi-backed government forces, recently took control of the Red Sea coastline, tightening their grip on the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, which links…
The Hindu · India23 Sep 12:13Yemen's Houthis to target U.S. interests if it supports Saudi-led strikes: Houthi military adviser
The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of the narrow shipping lane, gateway to the Red Sea, this month, while Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested American and international…
5 more from The Hindu
Yemen says govt. forces repel Houthi push on key Taiz-Aden routeIran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean if U.S. attacks againSaudi Civil Defence issues brief warning of ‘potential danger’ for Mecca cityMore than 10,000 could flee Yemen fighting to Djibouti in coming months: UNHope for progress after U.S., Iran hold first shuttle talks in months
Daily Jang · Pakistan24 Sep 09:09