Iran’s concerns following Israel’s strike on Yemen

Iran’s concerns following Israel’s strike on Yemen

In the months since the beginning of the war, the Houthis from Yemen have launched hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles of various types towards Israel. Still, there was something unusual about the drone that hit Tel Aviv, killing an Israeli citizen and wounding others. The Israel Air Force identified it in … Read more

Houthis continue to target Israel, claiming regional militia support

Houthis continue to target Israel, claiming regional militia support

The Iran-backed Houthis have put on a kind of brave face after facing Israeli retaliation for the attack on Friday on Tel Aviv that killed one Israeli and wounded ten others. The group faced a large retaliatory strike on Saturday. Now, the Houthis say they will continue their attacks. Their media and officials played … Read more

Israeli officials and Houthis respond to IDF strike in Yemen

Israeli officials and Houthis respond to IDF strike in Yemen

Israeli officials on Saturday evening responded to the confirmed IDF strike on the port of Hodeidah in western Yemen, which struck Houthi military targets and energy infrastructures.  The strike was conducted by IDF fighter jets and struck several targets in Hodeidah, including Houthi strategic points and energy infrastructure.  In response to the strike, Defense … Read more

IDF confirms strike against Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah

IDF confirms strike against Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah

IDF fighter jets struck Houthi military targets in the area of the Hodeidah Port in Yemen, the IDF confirmed Saturday evening.  Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted oil refining facilities in Yemen’s Hodeidah, according to the Houthi-run Yemeni news outlet, Al-Masirah. Israel’s Defense Ministry reported that discussions on approving the operational plans to strike in Yemen … Read more

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Lobivia ship in Gulf of Aden

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Lobivia ship in Gulf of Aden

Yemen’s Houthi rebels hit and damaged a Singapore-flagged container ship with two missiles on Friday as they escalate attacks on global shipping over Israel’s war in Gaza. The overnight assault on the Lobivia cargo ship came as the Iran-aligned Houthis also claimed responsibility for a fiery, long-range aerial drone strike in the center of … Read more

The reason behind the Houthis and Iraqi Shi’ite militias threats

The reason behind the Houthis and Iraqi Shi’ite militias threats

Recent statements by the Yemeni Ansar Allah (Houthis) movement and by two prominent Iraqi Shi’ite militias reflect the close levels of cooperation and coordination between different elements of the Iranian-led Mehwar al-Muqawama (Resistance Axis) in the region.  The statements consist of threats against Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Of particular note is … Read more

Houthis concerned that US targeted their ship

Houthis concerned that US targeted their ship

The Houthis have been searching for a missing ship that “disappeared” in the Red Sea, according to reports at the UAE-based Al-Ain media. “For the third day, the Houthis are mobilizing their groups, patrols and reconnaissance drones in the Red Sea in search of a missing boat carrying ‘valuable catch’ that was scheduled to … Read more

Masoud Pezsehkian, Ismail Haniyeh discuss Israel-Hamas War

Masoud Pezsehkian, Ismail Haniyeh discuss Israel-Hamas War

The newly elected president of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, spoke with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Monday, Iranian state media reported. Haniyeh “expressed gratitude towards the Islamic Republic of Iran over its support for the Palestinian cause and called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to end the Israeli regime’s aggression against Gaza,” Iran’s IRNA said. The … Read more

Houthis say they conducted military operations in Israel’s Eilat region

Houthis say they conducted military operations in Israel’s Eilat region

Yemen’s Houthi terror organization said on Sunday they had conducted two military operations, one in the Gulf of Aden and one in Eilat at the southern tip of Israel. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had targeted the Israeli ship MSC UNIFIC in the Gulf of Aden with ballistic missiles and drones … Read more

Merchant vessel reports two explosions west of Yemen’s Mocha

Merchant vessel reports two explosions west of Yemen’s Mocha

British security firm Ambrey said early on Friday that a merchant vessel reported two explosions about 21 nautical miles (39 km) west of Yemen’s Mocha. One “missile” impacted the water and another exploded in the air, the vessel reported to Ambrey, adding that both explosions occurred within 0.5 nautical miles of the vessel. “The … Read more