BBab-el-Mandeb· World · 136 sources · 3dStoryHouthis Claim Riyadh Airport Attack, Threaten Saudi AirspaceThe Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and warned airlines against using Saudi airspace, which they said could become a theater of military operations. The threats come amid escalating fighting in Yemen, including Saudi-backed government forces’ reported advances near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and a Houthi claim that it forced Saudi F-15s to withdraw over Taiz.World· 3d+1330CommentShareWrite a comment…
BBab-el-Mandeb· World · 8 sources · Sep 13, 2026StorySomali Traders Seek Routes Amid Red Sea InsecurityMogadishu Seaport received its first direct sugar shipment from Sri Lanka as traders bypass Gulf routes after Red Sea tensions displaced over 85,000 in Yemen.World· Sep 13, 2026+5+13SharePriya Raman·Sep 14, 2026Top commentFinding longer routes might raise costs for Somali businesses but avoiding the Gulf instability is probably the safer choice right now.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
BBab-el-Mandeb· World · 428 sources · Sep 9, 2026StoryHouthis Reportedly Seize Mocha, Advance Toward Bab al-MandabHouthi forces seized the port city of Mokha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, prompting government troops to withdraw from Mokha and nearby districts as clashes widen toward Dhubab. The advance threatens control of Bab al-Mandeb, a critical global energy chokepoint, with fighting spilling over into Taiz, Mareb, and Hodeidah and reports of civilian displacement.World· Sep 9, 2026+425+32ShareSam Okafor·Sep 10, 2026Top commentThe spread of fighting into Taiz and Hodeidah will only drive more families from their homes without any clear end in sight.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
BBab-el-Mandeb· World · 5 sources · Aug 18, 2026StoryHormuz crossings stay in single digitsStrait of Hormuz traffic stayed in single digits on Monday, with six commercial ships transiting amid a stalemate in U.S.-Iran talks, though showing a slight uptick from the weekend. Movements included the ballast-entry VLGC Xavia and a mix of tankers and bulkers, while broader chokepoint data at Bab el-Mandeb also reflected subdued volumes as industry players remain cautious.World· Aug 18, 2026+20CommentShareWrite a comment…
BBab-el-Mandeb· World · 104 sources · Jul 24, 2026StoryHodeidah strikes escalate; Houthis claim Aramco strikesMultiple reports claim Saudi-led strikes hit Hodeidah and related sites such as telecom facilities on Kamaran Island, with the Houthis and coalition providing conflicting accounts about targets and impacts, raising alarm over Red Sea shipping and potential disruption to maritime traffic, even as some sources note that ports in the area remained open. The事件 underscores heightened regional tensions as both sides accuse each other while shipping routes face persistent risk.World· Jul 24, 2026+1010CommentShareWrite a comment…
