Yemen2026-10-05 00:52:17Yemen government launches full counteroffensive against Houthis, vows to retake all lost territoryYemen’s internationally recognized government, backed by Saudi Arabia, said on Oct. 5 that it had launched a large-scale military campaign against the Houthi movement, with the stated aim of retaking all areas under Houthi control. The announcement came after the Houthis pushed south rapidly in September and seized the Bab el-Mandeb Strait along with large stretches of the Red Sea coast, pushing Yemen’s civil war back into a high-intensity phase. Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi energy facilities have now become central pressure points in the conflict. Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, said in a televised address on Sunday that government forces would continue operations until the country was free of Houthi control. The military later called on the Houthis to lay down their arms. Al-Alimi said the decision to launch the counteroffensive came after all chances to de-escalate the conflict had failed. He also thanked Saudi Arabia for its support and called on regional allies and international partners to assist government forces and state institutions.270
Qatar2026-09-20 23:33:58Qatar says the U.S. wants a deal with IranQatar is in contact with both Washington and Tehran as it tries to help restart talks between the United States and Iran, according to Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry. Speaking on Sept. 20 during the Qatar Economic Forum in New York, Al Ansari said Qatari officials had been exchanging views with both sides over the past few weeks in an effort to narrow differences. He said several U.S. government officials had indicated that Washington wants an agreement and is looking for a way to end the conflict. Al Ansari did not provide a timetable for when negotiations might resume. He also said any settlement should protect regional stability and support international consensus on safeguarding strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is also being affected by regional conflict.440
Brent Crude2026-09-11 08:34:06Brent crude drops 4% intraday as Houthi forces claim full control of Bab el-MandebBrent crude fell 4.00% intraday to $101.92 per barrel on Sept. 11, according to Bitget market data. On the news front, two Yemeni government sources said government forces had withdrawn from Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and that Houthi forces had completed a full takeover of the strait. A spokesperson for the Houthis also said the group would announce a major military operation. The move in oil came alongside those developments, as cited in the original report from BlockBeats.860
Saudi Arabia2026-09-11 08:41:24Saudi crown prince urged U.S. strikes on Houthis, but Trump declinedAccording to BlockBeats, citing Axios, the Saudi crown prince called Donald Trump twice on Thursday and urged the U.S. military to strike Houthi forces moving closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Trump rejected the request, saying U.S. efforts should stay focused on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz instead. The report said the episode showed a shift in Saudi Arabia’s position, from the 「handling it on its own」 stance described in July to seeking outside help now. That change came as the Houthis recently seized strategic ground and attacked Saudi oil facilities, raising fresh concern over risks to global energy shipping routes. Axios also said Washington has limited its role to intelligence support while avoiding direct military involvement. The report linked that posture to Pentagon concerns over tight missile inventories and the strain of operating across multiple fronts. It added that the situation could lift oil prices and deepen strategic disagreements among U.S. partners in the Middle East.960
United Nation2026-07-31 17:50:44Guterres calls for halt to Gulf fighting and restoration of navigation rightsUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate halt to fighting in the Gulf region at UN headquarters in New York, according to Jin10 as cited by ChainCatcher. He urged the full restoration of international navigation rights and freedoms in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and said disputes should be resolved through diplomatic channels. Guterres also said the military escalation in the Gulf has lasted for six months, affecting global stability and causing trade to contract while disrupting energy markets. The remarks focused on the wider international fallout from the conflict, including pressure on global trade flows and the energy market.1950
Houthis2026-07-29 10:12:47Jin10: Houthis weigh fees on commercial ships passing southern Red SeaChainCatcher, citing Jin10, reported that Yemen's Houthi movement is considering charging fees to commercial vessels passing through the southern Red Sea. According to the report, sources said the group is studying a plan to impose charges on most ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, though no launch date has been तय?2070
Strait of Hor2026-07-25 01:17:30Kpler says Hormuz traffic fell while Bab el-Mandeb crossings picked upKpler said on July 24 that vessel movements through two key Middle East maritime chokepoints diverged on July 23. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply, while crossings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which links the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, moved higher. According to the market services firm, six vessels completed passage through Hormuz on July 23, down 60% from the previous day. All but one of those ships used the shipping lane designated by Iran. In the Bab el-Mandeb, 49 vessels completed transit that day, a level Kpler said was above earlier readings. The total included four ships that turned off their automatic identification systems and sailed in what Kpler described as “dark” mode. Kpler also said some vessels that had previously turned back in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea because of security risks later resumed voyages and completed transit. Others, however, remained on hold after reversing course. The firm said international shipping companies are still assessing the regional security picture, with overall traffic showing a pattern of cautious but selective recovery.1440
United Nation2026-07-24 14:34:32Guterres condemns resumed Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red SeaUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the Houthis for resuming attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea, according to a statement released on July 24 by UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. The statement said Guterres was deeply shocked by the renewed assaults and by what it described as a fresh threat to maritime navigation. It warned that such actions could heighten regional tensions and risk drawing Yemen more deeply into the wider conflict. The UN also said continued deterioration in Yemen would damage prospects for peace and could inflict serious economic, humanitarian and environmental consequences across the region and beyond. Guterres called on all parties to de-escalate immediately and urged the Houthis to halt any further attacks or other escalatory acts. He also called for full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2722 and subsequent resolutions aimed at protecting commercial shipping and safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. The statement added that international rights of passage and navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and nearby waters must be fully restored. The report was cited by China Central Television.2220
