https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-pushed-houthis-to-capture-yemeni-red-sea-ports-and-to-attack-saudi-arabiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-pushed-houthis-to-capture-yemeni-red-sea-ports-and-to-attack-saudi-arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-pushed-houthis-to-capture-yemeni-red-sea-ports-and-to-attack-saudi-arabia#u68881Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:03:39 +0000Iran-backed Houthi rebels have expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast by capturing the port city of Mokha, Greater and Lesser Hanish, and an island near the Bab el-Mandab Strait following government-allied force withdrawals. This western advance accompanies renewed drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. A crucial Saudi oil pipeline struck in these attacks will remain out of service for weeks for repairs, raising fresh concerns over global shipping routes and oil exports.Why it mattersThe militant group's territorial gains tighten control over a maritime chokepoint connecti https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-pushed-houthis-to-capture-yemeni-red-sea-ports-and-to-attack-saudi-arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-pushed-houthis-to-capture-yemeni-red-sea-ports-and-to-attack-saudi-arabia#u67849Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:26:17 +0000The Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility on Monday for renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia while expanding its control along Yemen's Red Sea coast. The militant group captured the strategic Hanish islands, tightening its grip on the Bab al-Mandab Strait and reshaping the balance of power in the Gulf. This regional advance strengthens Iran's hand as fighting threatens to reignite Yemen's civil war and leaves Gulf states facing an uncomfortable choice.Why it mattersThe rapid push down the Red Sea coast grants the militant group significant leverage over a critical global https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-pushed-houthis-to-capture-yemeni-red-sea-ports-and-to-attack-saudi-arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-pushed-houthis-to-capture-yemeni-red-sea-ports-and-to-attack-saudi-arabia#u66520Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:16:16 +0000Houthi fighters have captured the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island, completing a takeover of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This advance follows a rapid push down the Red Sea coast that began Thursday. In response to drone attacks, Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West oil pipeline on Friday. Global oil prices have surpassed 100 US dollars as the militants secure leverage over a critical shipping artery. Saudi Arabia has launched two airstrikes on Mocha airport according to Houthi media reports.Why it mattersThe Bab al-Mandab Strait is a vital transit corridor for global oil exports. Co