Red Sea
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
Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications
Iran pushes Houthis toward Red Sea attacks as Israel keeps restrictions unchanged
Strategic misfire? Israel’s Somaliland move fuels new tensions - opinion
Israel is the first to recognize Somaliland, but the move may deepen clan divisions, fuel extremism, and damage Israel’s regional standing.
Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a 'military target,' Houthi leader warns
The Houthis’ leader also accused Israel of aiming for the “further disintegration and fragmentation of other countries,” and demanded that all of Yemen act against Israel.
The Red Sea strategy: What does Israel stand to gain from recognizing Somaliland? - analysis
Some may see it as creating a new era of international competition in the Horn of Africa - but the real issue is it may appear more of a strategic chessboard than it is.
Red Sea conflict boosts Israel‑Gulf‑India defense innovation - opinion
The Red Sea war is exposing global connectivity’s fragility and speeding a quiet new partnership as Israel, the Gulf, and India link defense tech, logistics, and data systems
Maersk completes first Red Sea voyage in nearly two years
Maersk said that while it had no plans yet to fully reopen the route, it was considering continuing a "stepwise approach towards gradually resuming navigation" via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.
Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth despite geopolitical risks
Bank of America observes that the most likely scenario is to maintain the status quo of "no war, no peace," with a continued risk of disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea.
April-May’s F-18 jet losses exacerbated by combat conditions, lacking communication, US Navy finds
Four incidents affected the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group during their deployment against Houthi terrorists, including losing two F-18s and crashing into a merchant vessel.
Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C struck in Red Sea
The crew of the Liberia-flagged Eternity C abandoned the ship before it sank following repeated strikes by the Iran-aligned militants with sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades.
When urban design meets the Red Sea: All the reasons to visit Eilat right now
Isla Brown 42 Hotel offers a stylish and peaceful stay with gourmet dining, a spa, two pools, and a Red Sea rooftop view. Explore the city too with Eilat’s free urban experiences.
LPG-laden tanker on fire off Yemen, EU naval mission says
Ambrey said the tanker was not believed to be linked to the target profile of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
