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Houthis

The Houthi rebel group is an Iran-backed Shiite Muslim militia that has fought a civil war in Yemen since 2014. It recently began launching attacks on cargo ships affiliated with Israel in the Red Sea.

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Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepts rockets from Lebanon's Hezbollah

Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military?

Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military?

A military conflict between Israel and Iran is a real threat. But to what extent is Israel prepared?
ConflictsApril 18, 2024
a rolled-up deep sea cable

In the crosshairs: critical infrastructure

In the crosshairs: critical infrastructure

Whether by Houthi rebels or Tesla opponents, attacks on critical infrastructure are on the rise.
BusinessApril 10, 202404:40 min
Containers ships unload their cargo at northern Germany's Bremerhaven port on February 24, 2022

Red Sea attacks cause global trade to splutter

Red Sea attacks cause global trade to splutter

Ships have been forced to make detours due to Houthi attacks on the Suez Canal route and low waters in the Panama Canal.
BusinessMarch 15, 2024
Workers lay fiber optic cable next to the sea at La Seyne-sur-mer, southern France on March 1, 2016

Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten internet infrastructure

Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten internet infrastructure

A recent attack on a cargo ship inadvertently damaged undersea internet cables. Could it now become a regular target?
BusinessMarch 12, 2024
Houthi supporters gather as they carry weapons

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea threaten lives and environment

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea threaten lives and environment

The Yemeni Houthis continue to put international shipping under threat. Now an environmental disaster is looming.
PoliticsMarch 7, 2024
German soldiers stand on the deck of a frigate in the Mediterranean

Germany to take part in Red Sea naval mission

Germany to take part in Red Sea naval mission

Germany will take part in an EU mission in the Red Sea to secure one of the world's most important trade routes.
ConflictsFebruary 24, 202401:46 min
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In the spotlight

Aerial photo of an installation surrounded by brown sand

Iran-US: No war for now, but no peace, either

The US has struck positions of the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria. However, neither side seems to want a war.
ConflictsFebruary 7, 2024
Houthi supporters gather as they hoist weapons and chant slogans against the UK and US

Yemen: Houthi 'terrorist' label a threat to aid?

Last time the Houthis were designated "terrorists," aid organizations feared work in Yemen would have to stop.
ConflictsFebruary 6, 2024
Armed men standing on a beach, with the seized ship Galaxy Leader in the background

Yemen's peace plan boosts Houthis' regional influence

For tightrope-walking Saudi Arabia, the UN-brokered peace plan offers a much-desired exit option from a disastrous war.
PoliticsDecember 29, 2023
A US ship fires a missile to defeat a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea

Is Germany about to defend ships in the Red Sea?

A US-led alliance wants to stop attacks on cargo ships by Yemeni Houthi rebels, likely with German help.
ConflictsDecember 21, 2023
The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower transits the Suez Canal

Red Sea attacks: Why Arab nations won't join naval coalition

Only one Middle Eastern country has joined a new US-led naval coalition. Speculation is rife as to why others did not.
ConflictsDecember 21, 2023
Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade

Could Yemen's Houthis pose a new threat for the Middle East?

Aerial attacks by the Iran-backed militia are unlikely to reach Israel, but analysts worry about anti-ship missiles.
PoliticsNovember 4, 2023