How Are the Gulf States Approaching the Yemen Crisis?
he process that began in the Red Sea when the Houthis targeted commercial vessels they claimed were linked to Israel quickly expanded and turned into a hot conflict.
India Expands Naval Presence Amidst Growing Competition with China
In a significant move, India dispatched three guided-missile destroyers and reconnaissance aircraft in November in response to Yemen-based Houthi rebels targeting ships in solidarity with Hamas.
African Geopolitics: Risks and Opportunities
The actions of the Houthis in Yemen, on the other side of the region, at the end of 2023 were an indication that the region will become more prominent in 2024.
Israeli Military Suffers Highest Single-Day Casualty Toll in Gaza
The Houthi movement, which controls significant parts of Yemen, has attacked shipping in the Red Sea in support of Gaza.
Iran Launches Strikes on Alleged Israeli Spy HQ in Iraq
Read: Houthis Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Israel Over the Gaza War
Hitting a residential area near the U.
The Growing Anti-Turkey Sentiment in the Iranian Media and the Gaza War
Read: Houthis Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Israel Over the Gaza War
The Palestinian Question in Turkey-Iran Relations
Turkey's strong support for the Palestinian issue is one of the areas of Turkish foreign policy in the AK Party era that makes Iran uncomfortable.
Germany: No Objection to Eurofighter Sales to Saudi Arabia
Baerbock emphasized that Saudi Arabia plays a crucial role in enhancing Israel's security by intercepting missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Israeli Drone Strike in Beirut Kills Hamas Deputy Leader Saleh Arouri
Read: Houthis Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Israel Over the Gaza War
Iran condemns the killing
Iran condemned the killing.
What Is the Role of Iran in the Current Israeli-Palestinian Escalation?
Other Iranian-aligned groups in the region, such as the Hashd al-Shaabi forces in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen, have also declared that they will target U.
What Are the Implications of the Israel-Hamas Conflict for Africa?
In this process, it seems possible that actors such as Hezbollah, Hashd al-Shaabi, and Houthis will support Hamas in different ways due to the magnitude of the attack on Gaza.
Iranian Drones in Ukraine: Why and How They Got There
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Yemeni Houthis have also used explosive-laden drones in several places.
The Saudi-Backed OPEC Plus Decision: A Weapon or a Hedge?
The alleged Iranian-led attacks on the Abqaiq processing plant and the Khurais oil field in 2019, as well as subsequent Houthi strikes over the past seven years have elicited no serious response from the U.
Why Is It So Hard to Reach a New Nuclear Deal with Iran?
One of the first acts of the Biden government was to remove the Houthis from the list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
Echoes from President Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit: A Fresh Start?
Also, it might consider Ankara’s backing of its military campaign in Yemen in light of the latest Houthi escalation.
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
Recently, the Houthis, or Ansar Allah, of Yemen launched another missile attack on Abu Dhabi, called on foreign companies and investors to leave the UAE, and vowed to make the country unsafe.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
and with the actual attacks by Iranian proxies, showcased by Houthi attacks against the UAE, the tanker attacks in the Gulf in the past, and the ongoing missile attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
Read: UAE Foreign Policy: Good Neighborliness for Now?Moreover, the Qatari foreign minister had a phone call with his Emirati counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to condemn the Houthi attacks on civil facilities in the UAE.
Turkey-Saudi Normalization: A Larger Regional Bloc at the Door?
Idealpolitik: Turkey-Gulf Re-friending after a Decade-Long RivalryRegarding security expectations, Saudi Arabia believes it can re-establish Turkey’s backing for its military campaign in Yemen in light of the latest Houthi escalation which involved hitting Abu Dhabi with missiles and drones.
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
Since the Houthi rebels usurped control of Sana‘a in 2014, Yemen has been an important flashpoint in this competition for regional influence with Riyadh and Yemeni forces loyal to the UN-recognized Yemeni government waging war against the Iranian-backed insurgents for nearly seven years.
Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
Houthis have greatly benefited from this huge stockpile to fight a long-term battle, and to maintain a superior position in terms of military equipment and firepower compared to the Yemeni national army and the popular resistance groups supported by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
