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
Articles tagged "Yemen"
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
One Month of War: Houthis Join Fighting as US Weighs Ground Troops
Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Israel, Bannon previews 'insertion of combat troops,' and Americans struggle with rising costs
By WarEcho Correspondent
Yemen's Houthis Maintain Control as US-Iran War Strains Regional Alliances
Sana'a remains under Houthi control as the broader Yemen conflict evolves with new dynamics
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
Yemen Humanitarian Crisis Persists Despite Reduced Fighting
Yemen continues facing severe humanitarian crisis despite relative calm in fighting
By Humanitarian Reporter
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