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Bab al-Mandab

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Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif at the Munich Security Conference as he pledges support for Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pledge: Asif Vows Support

Pakistan’s defense minister says Islamabad would defend Saudi Arabia and Islam’s holy sites even without a formal treaty as Houthi attacks intensify

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 17, 2026

Houthis Dig 20 KM of Trenches at Bab al-Mandab

Satellite imagery reportedly shows roughly 20 kilometers of new Houthi trenches around Bab al-Mandab as the group fortifies its Red Sea gains

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 17, 2026

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of Saudi-Egypt security talks over the Houthi threat.

Saudi-Egypt Security Talks as Houthi Threat Grows

Mohammed bin Salman will meet Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as Saudi Arabia seeks regional support against growing Houthi pressure around Bab al-Mandab

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 15, 2026

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking outdoors in a dark suit and glasses.

UK Military Support for Saudi Arabia Under Review

Britain is considering additional military support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi advances and attacks threaten oil infrastructure and Bab al-Mandab

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 15, 2026

Armed Houthi fighters sit on a military vehicle in Hajjah Governorate, Yemen.

Houthis Claim Saudi Arabia Attacks, Iran Denies Any Link

The Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Air Base, while Iran denied any connection as tensions grow around Yemen, the Red Sea, and Bab al-Mandab

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 14, 2026

Abdul Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi seated in front of a blue background.

Houthis Claim Major Gains in Western Yemen

The Houthis claim major territorial and military gains in western Yemen while declaring Saudi vessels off-limits in the Red Sea after advancing toward Bab al-Mandab

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 11, 2026

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb maritime routes.

Houthis Seize Perim and Dhubab, Tighten Grip on Bab al-Mandab

The Houthis seized Dhubab and Perim after taking Mokha and Red Sea islands, giving the Iran-backed group unprecedented leverage over Bab al-Mandab

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 11, 2026

Houthis Reportedly Capture Camp Khalid Near Mokha

Initial reports say Houthi forces may have captured Camp Khalid near Mokha as withdrawals and heavy fighting intensify close to Bab al-Mandab

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 9, 2026

A commercial vessel sailing on the water near a city skyline.

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Remains Near Standstill

Strait of Hormuz traffic remains far below normal as oil flows shift toward the Red Sea and alternative routes amid the continuing Iran war

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 1, 2026

A Wawa gas station sign showing regular gasoline at $4.19 per gallon.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls As Iran War Hits Gas Prices

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is projected to fall sharply as the Iran war drives energy pressure and gasoline prices average $4.07

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 17, 2026

A digital market chart shows Brent crude oil prices with colorful trading lines.

Oil Rises As Bab Al-Mandab Attacks Raise Supply Fears

Oil prices rose for another session after ship attacks near the Bab al-Mandab Strait raised fears of disruptions to West Asian energy supplies

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 12, 2026

A U.S. drone flies above American military personnel and a U.S. flag.

U.S. MQ-9 Drone Crashes In Djibouti Near Bab Al-Mandab

An American MQ-9 UAV crashed in Djibouti near Bab al-Mandab after an aircraft distress report, with possible Houthi fire raising concerns for the U.S. and Israel

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 9, 2026

Abdul-Malik al-Houthi shown in a portrait image against a red background.

Houthi Leader Threatens Israeli Presence In Somaliland

Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened attacks against any Israeli presence in Somaliland, amid reports of Israel-Somaliland security cooperation near Red Sea trade routes

Israel HaBahiyr·Jun 25, 2026