Red Sea

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.

A Houthi protester with a poster of Ali Khamenei demonstrates amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 6, 2026
Manta ray spotted in Eilat Bay, April 21, 2026.

'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked

Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.

Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview


Scientists suggest natural explanation for Moses' parting of the Red Sea

Computer simulations show that strong winds could have created a land bridge for the Israelites to cross.

 Scientists suggest natural explanation for Moses' parting of the Red Sea. Illustration.

US Treasury Dept. sanctions seven Houthi members

The members have been sanctioned for smuggling weapons and "negotiating Houthi weapons procurements from Russia."

 HOUTHI DEFENSE Minister Mohamed al-Atefi salutes after addressing protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, as they demonstrate in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen, last month.

3,000-year-old gold mining complex revealed at Red Sea’s Sukari Mountain

The Sukari Gold Mine, where the site is located, is one of the largest gold mines in the world.

 Large allocation of native gold in rich quartz ore.

Houthis fire missiles at American fighter jet, drone over Yemen

Yemen's Houthis launch marks significant escalation, though both aircrafts escaped unharmed.

 A missile is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in the south of Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 19, 2024

Yemeni Houthis ready to launch attacks on Israel if attacks on Gaza resume, leader says

"Our hands are on the trigger and we are ready to immediately escalate against the Israeli enemy if it returns to escalation in the Gaza Strip," al-Houthi said in a televised speech.

Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the Houthi movement

From fear to song: Haftarah of Parashat Beshalach mirrors Israel's current state - opinion

As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of hostilities holding for now, we feel just about ready to lift our heads and heart

 Exodus - the splitting of the Red Sea.

Crew of Hong Kong flagged ship rescued after explosion sparks fire off Yemeni coast

AP reported that the ship was drifting and on fire about 225 kilometers off the coast of Hodeidah, a port city in Yemen held by the country’s Houthi rebels.

Explosions take place on the deck of the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion on the Red Sea, in this handout picture released August 29, 2024.

Yemen's Houthis to target only Israel-linked vessels following Gaza deal

The HOCC said the Houthis would stop targeting Israeli-linked ships "upon the full implementation of all phases of the agreement."

 Flames and smoke rise from Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion on the Red Sea, in this handout picture released August 29, 2024.

Yemen's Houthis to continue attacks if Gaza ceasefire breached

"If the Israeli massacres continue, we will continue our operations," Abdul Malik al-Houthi said in a televised speech.

 A Yemeni lifts a portrait of Huthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi during a ceremony marking the birth anniversary of Islam's Prophet Mohammad, in Sanaa on September 27, 2023.

Maritime sources expect Houthis to halt Red Sea attacks after Gaza deal

The experts pointed to an email, seen by Reuters, from the group postponing a planned security briefing that had been due to take place in the coming days as a possible signal.

 Houthi-held Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen, February 25, 2023.