Strait of Hormuz: War, Fees, and a Thin Reopening Path
Hormuz still carries a fraction of pre-war traffic as Iran, Oman, and the US fight over fees, routes, and the blockade. August 2026 picture.
Articles tagged "Red Sea"
Houthi Strikes Kill Dozens as Red Sea Blockade Widens
Houthi missiles and drones hit Yemeni army camps in Marib and Hadramawt, with tolls of 30 to 58 reported, as a Red Sea embargo on Saudi ports squeezes shipping.
By WarEcho Middle East Desk
Two Chokepoints, One War: Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
How the 2026 Iran war weaponized the world's two most critical maritime chokepoints, Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, drawing Yemen's Houthis into a Gulf-centered confrontation.
By WarEcho Team
Yemen's Houthis Coordinate With Iran but Retain Independence in Regional War
Analysis of the Houthi movement's calculated entry into the US-Iran conflict, their complex relationship with Tehran, and the strategic calculus behind their restraint on Red Sea shipping — so far.
Iran-Backed Houthis Enter War With Missile Attacks Against Israel
Yemen's Houthi movement launches multiple waves of missiles and drones at Israeli military targets, opening a new front in the US-Iran war and raising fears of Red Sea shipping disruption.
By WarEcho Team
Houthis Threaten to Join Iran War as Rebels Fire at Israel
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis put fingers on the trigger ready to intervene as Red Sea shipping remains disrupted despite 2025 ceasefire
US and Houthi Rebels Agree to Ceasefire as Oman Brokers Historic Deal
May 2025 agreement ends US and British airstrikes on Yemen and halts Houthi attacks on American vessels though shipping threats persist