Saudi Arabia’s Leading Religious Leader Urges Action Against Houthis
Saudi Grand Mufti Calls for Action Against Houthis Sheikh Saleh al-Fawzan, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, who typically stays out of political matters, made a notable statement on Thursday, encouraging Saudi troops to oppose the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen. In a message disseminated by the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA), al-Fawzan emphasized, “Safeguarding […]
Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif Criticizes India, Houthis, and Israel at the U.N.
During his speech at the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA), Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif focused largely on criticizing India, while highlighting his government’s diplomatic efforts, particularly regarding mediation between the United States and Iran. He noted, “Unfortunately, in February this year, conflict engulfed the Gulf, along with the wider Middle East. Precious lives were […]
Djibouti Faces Challenges in Handling Thousands of Yemeni Refugees Escaping the Houthis
Yemen’s Houthi Offensive Displaces Thousands into Djibouti The ongoing Houthi offensive in Yemen has led to the displacement of over 82,000 individuals since early September, as reported by the U.N. International Organization for Migration (IOM). Among those, more than 3,000 have made the perilous journey across the Gulf of Aden to Djibouti, a nation that […]
Italy Sends Warships to the Red Sea as Houthis Approach Key Shipping Route
Italy Takes Steps to Strengthen Naval Security in the Red Sea As Houthi forces make advances toward a critical maritime region, Italy is ramping up its naval protection for merchant ships in the Red Sea. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has indicated that waiting for a slow European response is not an option, especially with […]
China Urges Iran to Control Houthis and Restore Access to the Strait of Hormuz
China’s Request to Iran Regarding Houthi Attacks Following a failed bid for support within BRICS and from China, Iran received a private message from Beijing urging them to control the Houthi rebels in Yemen. These insurgents have been attacking Saudi Arabia and trying to disrupt shipping through the Bab el Mandeb Strait. According to Reuters, […]
Italy Acts Quickly, Deploying Navy to Safeguard Merchant Ships from Houthis
Italy Prepares Naval Deployment to Protect Shipping Lanes Italy is taking matters into its own hands regarding the safety of its merchant vessels. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced on Thursday that the country will deploy navy ships to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait without waiting for the slow-moving European Union bureaucracy. Recently, the Iran-aligned Houthi insurgents […]
Trump Administration Secretly Initiates Direct Discussions with Iran-Aligned Houthis as Yemen Conflict Intensifies
U.S. officials are believed to have held undisclosed discussions with representatives of the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Oman over the weekend, as the group has reportedly achieved significant military victories against Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. This meeting supposedly occurred at the U.S. Embassy in Muscat and was, at least partly, facilitated by the Omani government, […]
Houthis Supported by Iran Take Control of Important Island in the Red Sea
Houthi Insurgents Claim Control of Strategic Island in Yemen The Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen announced on Friday that they have captured Perim, a small volcanic island situated in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key passageway for shipping that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. This takeover occurred just a day after […]
Houthis seem to attack a significant Saudi pipeline, escalating the global energy crisis
Recent satellite images suggest a potential new attack on a crucial Saudi oil pipeline that runs adjacent to a highly disputed waterway. An Iranian account, known as hormuzletter, shared Sentinel-3 satellite images on X, indicating a smoke plume nearly 100 kilometers long along the East-West pipeline, located in the desert area between Medina and Mahd […]
Houthis Supported by Iran in Yemen Prepare to Charge ‘Fees’ for Red Sea Shipping
Reports suggest that Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, are contemplating the implementation of a “fee” for the safe passage of international shipping through the Red Sea, similar to Iran’s proposed ransoms for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. On Wednesday, a source familiar with the situation mentioned that the Houthis are thinking about levying “fees” […]