Also known as: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels · Yemen's Houthis · the Houthis · Houthi militia
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen conducting attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and announcing maritime blockades of Saudi Arabia.
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Citizen Digital
… They pledge their allegiance first and foremost to the Tehran-led "axis of resistance", which includes Lebanon's Hezbollah, Hamas in Gaza and Yemen's Houthis. …
Who are the Iraqi armed militants hit by US-Saudi strikes?Capital News
… said the attacks, including those targeting Saudi Arabian oil tankers, and threats to blockade the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait pose significant risks to international trade and energy security. “The Government of the Republic of Kenya notes with concern the attacks by Houthis …
Kenya condemns Red Sea attacks, cites fuel supply risks amid escalating crisisThe Standard
… Such a move by the Houthis would put at risk Riyadh's ability to bypass the flashpoint Strait of Hormuz for some of its oil exports and have major repercussions on the global economy.Saudi Arabia and the Houthis traded fire last week for the first time in years, threatening a 202 …
Iran targets US military assets as Houthis threaten to expand Mideast warCitizen Digital
Yemen's Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia By AFP July 20, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis announced a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabi …
Yemen's Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi ArabiaCitizen Digital
Attack by Yemen's Houthis kills 14 government troops: official By AFP July 05, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed 14 troops in an attack so …
Attack by Yemen's Houthis kills 14 government troops: officialCitizen Digital
Attack by Yemen's Houthis kills 14 government troops: official By AFP July 05, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed 14 troops in an attack so …
Attack by Yemen's Houthis kills 14 government troops: officialCitizen Digital
… From Dammaj to Aden, and from religious advocacy to militarization, the coming confrontation with the Houthis may be the benchmark that determines whether this “obedient” force will remain a tool in the hands of its creator, or become a new master on the battlefield.
Amid protests, alliances reshape the crisis in Southern YemenThe Standard
… The Houthis harassed cargo ships in the vital seaway during the Israel-Hamas war, forcing many companies into a lengthy detour around the tip of southern Africa.Their threat comes as the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Gulf sea and its energy exporters, remains blockaded by …
Yemen's Houthis declare 'total ban' on Israeli ships in Red SeaThe Standard
The redeployment of international naval forces to combat the Yemen-backed Houthis and the U.S/Israel war against Iran has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean for Somali pirates to hijack ships. …
Mombasa-bound ship hijack signals troubling return of Somali piracyThe Standard
The redeployment of international naval forces to combat the Yemen-backed Houthis and the U.S/Israel war against Iran has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean for Somali pirates to hijack ships. …
Return of piracy: Hijacking of Mombasa-bound ship signals troubling concernsThe United States and Saudi Arabia struck positions belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation Forces), a network of Shia-majority armed factions established in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group, which includes powerful pro-Iran groups that have long threatened Washington.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States and Saudi Arabia struck positions belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation Forces), a network of Shia-majority armed factions established in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group, which includes powerful pro-Iran groups that have long threatened Washington.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has condemned Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, warning that the maritime security crisis could disrupt global fuel supplies, increase freight costs, and fuel inflation, while stating the government has contingency measures to safeguard petroleum imports.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday and warned of "more decisive and powerful" attacks to come, as Houthi rebels in Yemen blockaded Saudi ports and the conflict threatened to widen. The strikes followed US attacks on Iranian military positions and deaths of at least three US soldiers in recent days.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis announced a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia, stepping up tensions as the rebels threatened the top oil exporter's ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade, if enforced, could strain Saudi Arabia's economy by cutting off Red Sea port access and hurt global markets reliant on Saudi crude exports.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed 14 troops in an attack south of the port city of Hodeidah, according to a military official aligned with the internationally-recognised government. Pro-government forces repelled the attack in Hays district after clashes lasting several hours at dawn on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed 14 troops in an attack south of the port city of Hodeidah on Saturday, according to a military official aligned with the internationally-recognised government. Pro-government forces repelled the attack in Hays district after clashes lasting several hours at dawn.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Protests in several Aden districts demanding electricity improvements and an end to power outages have intensified, with Saudi-backed factions reportedly using live ammunition against demonstrators, killing at least one protester and injuring others. Activists say security forces dispersed peaceful gatherings in the Crater district by force.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a missile attack on Israel on Monday and declared a complete ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, threatening disruption to the vital shipping route. The Houthis, who had paused strikes since a ceasefire began in April, said they launched a missile barrage targeting Israeli targets and consider all Israeli movements legitimate military targets.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Turkish vessel headed to Mombasa was hijacked by pirates on April 26, raising concerns that the key Indian Ocean trade route is returning to the chaos experienced in 2011 during peak Somali piracy. The redeployment of international naval forces to combat Houthis and address the U.S/Israel war against Iran has created a security vacuum that Somali pirates are exploiting.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
A Turkish ship headed to Mombasa was hijacked by pirates on April 26, with security experts warning that redeployment of international naval forces to combat Houthis and the U.S./Israel conflict with Iran has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean, raising fears the key trade route could return to the chaos of 2011.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →