https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-take-control-of-yemen-s-red-sea-coast-key-shipping-routeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-take-control-of-yemen-s-red-sea-coast-key-shipping-routehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-take-control-of-yemen-s-red-sea-coast-key-shipping-route#u68084Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:43:24 +0000Houthi rebels have expanded their control over Red Sea shipping routes by seizing the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish. These territorial gains coincide with fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian shipping and oil infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iran reports one death following an attack on a commercial trade vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. These combined actions increase pressure on global oil supplies and shipping costs, while Saudi Arabia continues to manage security alerts in response to the escalating threats.Why it mattersThe Houthis are backed by Iran and are targeting https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-take-control-of-yemen-s-red-sea-coast-key-shipping-routehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-take-control-of-yemen-s-red-sea-coast-key-shipping-route#u66680Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:25:16 +0000Iran-backed Houthi forces captured Perim Island, securing the narrowest point of the Bab al-Mandab strait. This territorial gain coincides with Saudi Arabia shutting its 1,200-km East-West oil pipeline on Friday as a precaution following drone attacks. The seizure of the strategic island threatens Gulf oil flows and increases costs for shipments from India to Europe. Global oil prices have risen above Rs 100 a barrel equivalent amid these disruptions and ongoing volatility in the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersThe Bab al-Mandeb strait is a critical chokepoint for international shipping and Sau https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-take-control-of-yemen-s-red-sea-coast-key-shipping-routehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-take-control-of-yemen-s-red-sea-coast-key-shipping-route#u65984Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:46:13 +0000Iran-backed Houthi rebels completed a rapid advance to seize control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline and the critical Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint. The territorial capture secures a vital international shipping lane and delivers a dramatic boost to Houthi forces in the region. Concurrently, regional energy infrastructure faced direct disruption as strikes forced the shutdown of a key Saudi pipeline. Oil prices are surging following the American strikes and pipeline attacks, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intensified military actions against American forces and deployed new el