Security 2024-01-24

After indiscriminately attacking dozens of ships in the Red Sea, the Houthis now say they will give safe passage to those of their allies, China and Russia, and vow to protect 'free navigation.'

Security 2024-01-22

As the Houthis continue their disruptive attacks in the Red Sea, Iran has openly thrown its full support behind its proxies in Yemen.

Security 2024-01-21

Russia and China have chosen to abstain from condemning the Houthis' aggression in the vital waterway, but both countries stand to lose from drawn out tensions in the Red Sea.

Security 2024-01-20

The seizure of the St. Nikolas tanker is a hostile act against Iraq, whose economy primarily relies on the proceeds of its global oil sales, experts said.

Security 2024-01-19

Tehran has violated the 'sovereign borders of three of its neighbors in just the past couple of days,' the United States said, condemning Iran's attacks on Iraq, Syria and Pakistan.

Security 2024-01-18

The latest strikes, conducted around midnight Thursday, came in the context of ongoing multi-national efforts to protect freedom of navigation.

Security 2024-01-17

Though the Houthis have amassed significant wealth and Iran has been funneling them money, they remain incapable of achieving key objectives.

Security 2024-01-16

China has failed to condemn the Iran-backed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and has done nothing to protect global trade routes. Analysts wonder how much influence Beijing really has over Tehran.

Security 2024-01-16

The US Navy has conducted regular interdiction missions in the region, intercepting weapons on ships bound for the Iran-backed Houthis.

Security 2024-01-16

In the aftermath of US and UK strikes and in defiance of international warnings, the Houthis have continued to target ships in the key waterway.