Tag: houthi
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Houthi Strikes Target Saudi Oil Routes, Riyadh Intercepts Missiles
The Houthis have launched a brazen assault on Saudi Arabia's oil lifelines, targeting crucial export infrastructure and population hubs with a barrage of missiles and drones. In just 24 hours, Yemen's government reported a staggering 1,276 Houthi strikes, escalating tensions in the region.
UK Bolsters Saudi Defense with Voyager Tanker Deployment
The UK is stepping up its support for Saudi Arabia's defense with the deployment of a Royal Air Force Voyager tanker, enabling the kingdom to bolster its air defenses against Houthi attacks. This move underscores the UK's commitment to helping Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government exercise their right to self-defense.
Houthis Claim Downing of Saudi F-15 Over Yemen
The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, claims to have downed a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen's Marib governorate, releasing dramatic photos and video as proof. The group says the aircraft was taken down by a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile.
Bangladesh Bolsters Maritime Security with Saudi-led Coalition
Bangladesh is joining forces with a Saudi-led coalition to boost maritime security, with a focus on tackling the Houthi threat, while keeping the door open for collaboration with other nations, including Iran. The coalition, made up of 14 founding members, aims to enhance intelligence sharing, joint planning, and coordinated maritime operations.
Houthis Launch Large-Scale Attack On Saudi-Aligned Forces In Yemen
The Houthi forces have unleashed a massive assault on Saudi-aligned troops in Yemen, launching a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones in a bold operation that targeted key enemy strongholds. Hundreds of mercenaries are reportedly dead or injured, with numerous camps and mobilizations destroyed or burned to the ground.
Red Sea Escort Requests Surge Amid Escalating Houthi Threats
As tensions escalate, commercial vessels are flocking to Operation Aspides for protection, with escort requests surging 39% since February 2026, driven by the growing threat from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis says this increase is a testament to the shipping industry's trust in Aspides as a reliable guardian of safe transit through the High Threat Area.