Strait of hormuz

Yemen might be far away, but the Houthi threat isn't - analysis

Iran’s growing leverage through the Houthis is turning Bab el-Mandeb into a strategic threat to Israel and the region

Houthi control around Bab el-Mandeb gives Iran-aligned forces leverage over a second major maritime choke point, opposite the Strait of Hormuz on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula. A Yemeni government army officer gestures as he rides a boat in Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2.Premium
Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the IDF warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

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Shi'ite fighters launch a rocket during clashes with Islamic State militants on the outskirts of al-Alam, Iraq.

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Houthi supporters rally to show support for the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sanaa, Yemen October 9, 2026.

Iran offers Saudi-Houthi mediation, Pakistan pledges military backing under defense pact


Pezeshkian: 'We will die but we will not bow our heads,' Tehran no longer trusts talks with the US

"No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of failing to explore the diplomatic path," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state media IRNA on Saturday night.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026

Iran fires anti-ship missiles at Hormuz, IDF strikes Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon

WATCH: IDF kills two Hamas terrorists in Gaza • Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts • IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon storage facility

US President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of a security pact between the US, Denmark, and Greenland during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections

In comments to reporters on Saturday, Trump said that he "rejected their deal" and added that Iran should "immediately open the Hormuz Strait ... because they have no money coming in."

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City; illustrative

Iran submits plan to US for reopening Strait of Hormuz within seven days based on June MoU - report

Araghchi added that this deal would build on June's Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries, and would only be implemented if certain conditions were met.

 Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Trump reportedly rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as Saudi coalition downs Houthi drones, missile

Iran says it will make no nuclear concessions • Yemen calls on citizens to fight against Houthis • Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war

US President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of a security pact between the US, Denmark, and Greenland during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Yemeni government forces repel overnight Houthi assault on critical Hejat al-Abd supply route

Seizing parts of the Taiz-Aden road could allow the Houthis to tighten their grip around Taiz and deal another blow to the government, which has struggled to regain the initiative.

Houthi supporters demonstrate in solidarity with Iran, amid a two-week ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, April 10, 2026.

IDF stops civilians attempting to cross Gaza border, UAE suspends Iranian airlines flights

Israeli officials say "only a matter of time" until fighting with Iran resumes • UK announces £88 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza • IDF reduces brigades in southern Lebanon from eight to six

IDF soldiers operating at the scene of the ramming terror attack at the Maccabim checkpoint, September 23, 2026.

Trump’s trap: Solving Hormuz crisis saves Iranian regime, and threats don't work - analysis

Trump's credibility will come back by showing that the US will not exchange long-term strategic leverage for temporary calm and cheaper gasoline.

US President Donald Trump reacts as he addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

IRGC benefiting from false hopes of renewed negotiations, expert tells ‘Post’

For the first time since the Memorandum of Understanding failed in July, Araghchi and the American envoys communicated through mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

One Indian killed in attack on ship heading towards India, Indian embassy in Oman says

Oman's Maritime Security Center said it evacuated the crew following the attack and confirmed one member of the crew was killed. 

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Thursday, 10th September 2026, 09:00