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  Iran War: US says 3,500 troops have been stationed in Middle East as Iran targets Gulf neighbours

  World | March 28, 2026 23:28 IST

  Israel 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 | June 09, 2024 15:07 IST

  The 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 | March 05, 2024 20:26 IST

  Amid 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 | February 01, 2024 12:03 IST

  This 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 | January 28, 2024 22:50 IST

  They 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 | January 17, 2024 18:58 IST

  The 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 | January 16, 2024 19:14 IST

  British 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 | January 15, 2024 23:29 IST

  India 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 | January 15, 2024 13:57 IST

  The 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 | January 14, 2024 11:41 IST

  During 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 | December 31, 2023 16:53 IST

  The 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 | December 12, 2023 11:52 IST

  The 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 | November 20, 2023 23:56 IST

  According 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 | April 12, 2021 10:24 IST

  Yemen'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 | June 20, 2015 6:26 IST

  Aden:  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 | February 11, 2015 13:15 IST

  Yemen: 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