Red Sea
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
Houthi threat to Red Sea expands with takeover of Mocha, potentially reshaping region - analysis
Houthis reach Yemen's Hanish Islands in Red Sea, military sources say
The Red Sea, Assab, and the possibility of a reimagined Horn of Africa - opinion
Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access reflects economic necessity, not a call for war.
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
As the US and Iran inch toward a potential off-ramp from their 10-week war, France and Britain have been working on a proposal to lay the groundwork for safe transit through the Strait.
Somali terror groups could tighten Hormuz chokehold through Bab-el-Mandeb piracy, experts say
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, is already considered a significant vulnerability due to the presence of Yemen's Houthi terrorists.
Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to return to US after 309 days of deployment - Washington Post
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Congress on Wednesday that extending the Ford’s deployment was a result of “a tough decision-making process…in consultation with the Navy.”
Houthis signal return, warn of broader regional escalation
The Houthis have declared that Yemen will not remain neutral in the Middle East conflict and are preparing to turn the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and even the Indian Ocean into active theaters of war.
'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay
Manta rays are cartilage fish that can reach an impressive wingspan of about seven meters, and despite their impressive size, are known as "gentle giants" and are not dangerous to humans.
Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked
The closure of the narrow waterway, which normally carries around a fifth of global Liquified Natural Gas supplies, will have a rippling impact beyond the Middle East, Maximo Torero warned.
Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview
The Houthis' threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.
Houthis decided to attack Israel independently of Iran, to uphold US ceasefire, official tells CNN
Senior Houthi leader Mohammed Ali Al Houthi, also said that the group will uphold its ceasefire with the United States, as long as the US “adheres to its commitment to halt its aggression."
Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications
BEHIND THE LINES: By joining Iran’s war, the Houthis have opened a dangerous new arena – one that could hit global trade, oil flows, and the wider regional balance.
