Houthi Militants
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Yemen's Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea after blockade on Saudi shipping
World | Jul 23, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTYemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack on two Saudi oil tankers, "Encelia" and "Layla," in the Red Sea, days after Saudi Arabia's strike on Sanaa International Airport, with Saudi Arabia confirming a fire broke out on one vessel, though all crew were reported safe.
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Iran War: US says 3,500 troops have been stationed in Middle East as Iran targets Gulf neighbours
World | Mar 28, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTIsrael said early on Saturday that it had detected a missile launched from Yemen and was working to intercept it. Meanwhile, Trump warned that the war with Iran is not finished, saying the United States still has thousands of targets left to strike.
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Houthi rebels attack two cargo ships with missiles in Gulf of Aden, triggering fire: British Army
World | Jun 09, 2024, 03:07 PM ISTThe British security firm Ambrey said on Sunday an Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship was struck by a missile 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden and caught fire. The fire was later contained.
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Indian Navy swiftly responds to drone attack on merchant ship in Gulf of Aden | WATCH
India | Mar 05, 2024, 08:26 PM ISTAmid mounting concerns over Houthi militant attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the Indian Navy swiftly responded to a drone strike on a Liberian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden.
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US shoots down Houthi drones, anti-ship ballistic missile in Gulf of Aden amid rising tensions
World | Feb 01, 2024, 12:03 PM ISTThis comes after Houthis said their forces fired missiles at the US Navy destroyer Gravely and targeted a Liberian-flagged merchant ship on Wednesday. The Iran-aligned group in Yemen has attacked vessels in the Red Sea in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza.
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Three Americans killed, many injured in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan, says Biden
World | Jan 28, 2024, 10:50 PM ISTThey were the first US fatalities in months of strikes against American forces across the Middle East by Iranian-backed militias amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, increasing the risk of escalation.
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India is diplomatically negotiating with Iran over Yemen Houthis' Red Sea attacks: Report
World | Jan 17, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTThe matter escalated after the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen hijacked an India-bound shipping vessel in the Red Sea earlier last month.
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Yemen's Houthis target Greek-owned empty cargo ship with missiles as tensions soar in Red Sea
World | Jan 16, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTBritish maritime security firm Ambrey said in an advisory note that a Malta-flagged Greek-owned bulk carrier was reportedly targeted and impacted with a missile while transiting northbound in the Red Sea 76 nautical miles northwest of Yemen's port city of Saleef.
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Jaishankar raises 'Houthi attacks in Red Sea' issue with Iranian counterpart
World | Jan 15, 2024, 11:29 PM ISTIndia has been closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Red Sea. The Indian Navy has already enhanced deployment of its frontline ships and surveillance aircraft for maritime security operations in view of the maritime environment in the critical sea lanes including the Arabian Sea.
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Houthi rebels fire missile at US warship in Red Sea in first known attack after Israel-Hamas war
World | Jan 15, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTThe midair interception is the latest incident in the Red Sea where the Houthis have been attacking international shipping in what they say is a campaign to support Palestinians under seige from Israeli forces in Gaza.
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Jaishankar begins two-day visit to Iran amid unprecedented crisis in Middle East, Red Sea
World | Jan 14, 2024, 11:41 AM ISTDuring his visit to Iran, Jaishankar will meet his Iranian counterpart and will hold discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues. Besides, political cooperation, connectivity initiatives and strong people-to-people ties will constitute important aspects of the agenda.
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US forces swing into action, shoot down ballistic missiles, kill gunmen after Houthi rebel attack
World | Dec 31, 2023, 04:53 PM ISTThe Singapore-flagged MAERSK HANZGHOU reported they had already been hit by a missile Saturday night while transiting the Southern Red Sea and requested assistance, CENTCOM said in a statement.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen target Norway tanker ship with cruise missile in Red Sea: US
World | Dec 12, 2023, 11:52 AM ISTThe chemical tanker is Norway-flagged, and its Norwegian owner, Mowinckel Chemical Tankers, and manager Hansa Tankers could not be immediately reached for comment outside office hours.
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Houthis share video showing hijacking of India-bound shipping vessel in Red Sea I WATCH
World | Nov 20, 2023, 11:56 PM ISTAccording to a report by The Times of Israel, the footage shows a helicopter landing on the vehicle carrier named the "Galaxy Leader", with several gunmen getting off and taking control of the ship.
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Houthis launch drone attacks at Saudi airport, airbase
World | Apr 12, 2021, 10:24 AM ISTYemen's Houthi militia said they launched bomb-laden drone attacks towards the Jizan Airport and King Khalid Airbase in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
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15 Houthi rebels killed in Yemen
World | Jun 20, 2015, 06:26 AM ISTAden: At least 15 Shia al-Houthi militiamen were killed in a raid by Popular Resistance Committee loyal to fugitive President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi in southern Yemen, al-Arabiya reported.The raid took place on a station in
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US to close its embassy in war-stuck Yemen
World | Feb 11, 2015, 01:15 PM ISTYemen: The United States has decided to close its embassy in war-stuck Yemen, the Arabian Peninsula state which is the front-runner in Washington's war against Al-Qaeda. The information has been confirmed to media by the