Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz
Mountain’s capture disrupts Houthis' defences and impacts their advances along Red Sea coast.
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Saudi Arabia is running its Red Sea and Gulf oil routes at once, even as Hormuz traffic stays near a standstill
Aramco is preparing to reopen Yanbu to Asian buyers while pushing more crude through Hormuz than it has in a month
EEEnterpriseAM Egypt•The Enterprise Company18h ago
Strait talk: Yemen, mercenaries and the Iran war
In this first video episode of the podcast, Alia is joined by Ibrahim Jalal, an expert on Yemen and the Gulf. Ibrahim describes the major military escalation unfolding along the Red Sea coast and the tactics used by the Houthis.
Atlantic Council•Alia Brahimi21h ago
How the civil war in Yemen could affect global shipping routes – explainer
Houthi militants have made a lightning advance along the Red Sea coast, capturing strategically important territory in Yemen. Hundreds of civilians have been killed and more than 100,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. The Guardian's Oliver Holmes explains why this conflict has world governments on edge Continue reading...
The Guardian•Oliver Holmes, Laure Boulinier, Karif Wat and Boglarka Kosztolanyi22h ago
Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Oil Pipeline
Saudi Arabia has restarted its East-West oil pipeline, restoring at least some flow through the 4-million-barrel-per-day route that had become the kingdom’s main escape hatch around the Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline is running at a low rate for now, according to Reuters sources, with Aramco working to return flows to roughly 4 million bpd. A full restart could still take weeks. One cargo was scheduled to load at the Red Sea port of Yanbu Tuesday for China. Oil traders didn’t wait for full capacity. Brent saw a temporary dip of more…
Yemen Escalation Raises New Risks for Global Oil Markets
A conflict that has simmered in Yemen for years has flared in recent weeks, with consequences that could reach far beyond the Middle East. The Houthi rebels have seized nearly all of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, giving the Iran-aligned militant group control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key chokepoint for global trade. The Houthis have also intensified attacks on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the group’s foe and the world’s biggest oil exporter. Riyadh has been forced to temporarily shut down a crucial oil pipeline after…
Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for strategic Red Sea heights
Thousands flee fighting as Iran-aligned group seeks to consolidate territorial gains against Saudi-backed government forces Middle East live – latest updates As many as 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for control of strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, while thousands flee the violence. Houthi military officials said at least 118 people had been killed in clashes, as well as Saudi air and artillery strikes on Taiz, al-Jawf, Marib and Saada provinces since Sunday, Agence France-Presse reported. Yemeni government sources have said at least 36 people have been killed on their side of the conflict. Continue reading...
The Guardian•William Christou in Beirut22 Sept
Saudi Aramco set to resume Red Sea oil loadings after pipeline disruption
The resumption of Red Sea oil loadings could stabilize global oil markets, easing supply concerns and potentially lowering energy prices.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Sept- favorable toward Saudi Aramco · 76%
Oil falls to $98 as Saudi Arabia signals East-West pipeline reopening
Key route for Saudi crude to reach Red Sea has been closed for two weeks following drone strikes
UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
A British tanker plane will provide "defensive" air-to-air refuelling for Saudi warplanes to help the country defend against Houthi strikes, the UK government confirmed late Monday. The show of solidarity follows a Saudi request for military support after the Houthis increased drone and missile attacks on it in recent weeks alongside a lightning offensive to capture Yemen's Red Sea coast.
- neutral toward Houthis · 90%
France's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive'
On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump on the issue of supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv.
Euronews22 Sept- neutral toward Donald Trump · 99%
G7 leaders call on Iran-backed Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis staged an offensive in recent weeks to take over Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices up.
Euronews22 Sept
Middle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people as Iran-backed Houthis press their offensive. The escalation comes as the US and its allies face growing pressure to protect Saudi Arabia and regional energy infrastructure, while Donald Trump prepares to address the UN in New York. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.
- neutral toward Donald Trump · 96%
Saudi pipeline restarts operations, oil exports to resume
Saudi Arabia has restarted operations at its East-West Pipeline and could resume exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu later today, three sources briefed on the matter said.
BBusiness22 Sept
EU's Kallas says Red Sea naval mission needs more than 10 ships
GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review21 Sept
The Houthis Red Sea capture hands the EU a major trade and security headache
Seemingly a second-tier problem from a civil war in a distant land, the Houthis' capture of Yemen's Red Sea coast actually risks major disruption to trade and the EU's security missions on the Horn of Africa.
Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute
US president reportedly changed his mind over Saudi Arabia’s pleas for assistance as bombs were being loaded Houthi fighters are moving to seize strategic heights in Yemen that would cut the Red Sea coast off from areas held by Saudi-backed forces after Donald Trump called off US strikes on the group at the last minute, reportedly as bombs were being loaded on to aircraft. Amid increasingly heavy fighting in Yemen , which has displaced tens of thousands of people in recent weeks, the New York Times reported on Monday that the US president had flip-flopped wildly in recent days after a call from Saudi Arabia for US strikes on the Houthis. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent21 Sept- critical toward Donald Trump · 98%
Kallas urges EU countries to bolster Red Sea mission as Houthi threats mount
The EU is considering reinforcing Operation Aspides in the Red Sea, after Italy's request, with ships and aircraft to protect the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from attacks launched from Yemen. The passage is crucial for energy trade, as energy costs are skyrocketing across Europe.
Euronews21 Sept
Houthis say US ships won’t be targeted in Red Sea
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have reportedly reassured the Trump administration that they won’t attack U.S. ships in the Red Sea. Senior Houthi official Mohamed al-Bukhaiti told The Associated Press that the administration reached out to his group earlier this month after Houthis took several towns and islands along Yemen’s western coast, crucial to controlling the…
The Hill•Ellen Mitchell21 Sept
Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti
BBC21 Sept