Al-Masirah

September 14, 2026 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthis take Yemen’s Red Sea coast and key Bab al Mandeb islands

On September 10, the Houthis seized the strategic port city of Mocha on Yemen’s southern Red Sea coast. The next day, the Iran-backed group pushed south, culminating with the capture of the...

September 3, 2026 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthi Propaganda Laid the Groundwork for Military Escalation

Houthis rebels are threatening Yemenis with a return to civil war, the Red Sea with resumed instability, and Saudi Arabia with attacks on its energy infrastructure and shipping....

December 18, 2025 | Behnam Ben Taleblu, Bridget Toomey

It’s time for Brussels to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist organization

Aligning EU measures with trans-Atlantic partners would strengthen sanctions enforcement

March 27, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Key targets hit by ongoing US airstrikes against the Houthis

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has conducted consistent airstrikes against the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, since March 15. The operation is in response to the Yemeni...

March 16, 2025 | Joe Truzman, Bill Roggio

US military launches large-scale operation against Houthis in Yemen

The United States military carried out overnight strikes against Houthi military infrastructure in Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on March 15.

June 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis claim they will unveil new kamikaze drone boat

Recently, Houthis have switched to using new kamikaze drone boats in attacks, which have proven more effective than their flying drones and ballistic missiles.

January 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iranian media vows retaliation to Israeli killing of Saleh al-Arouri

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri was born in 1966 and detained in the 1990s by Israel. He eventually left prison and moved to Turkey before migrating to Qatar and Lebanon.

November 30, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Terror attacks amid continued ‘pause’ in Gaza fighting

On the morning of Thursday, November 30, two terrorists attacked a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem, killing three Israelis and wounding several others. The two terrorists, brothers from...

November 29, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis slam G7, say hijacked ship linked to war

The Houthis also used drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles to threaten Eilat and areas around the Red Sea.

November 26, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

How is Hamas targeting the West Bank after prisoner release deal?

Hamas flags at rallies after the prisoner release and Hamas continuing to dictate terms shows the larger game plan of Hamas and its regional backers.

November 21, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran, Arabic media focus on ceasefire talks

At BRICS summit, leaders of Arab countries, along with Brazil, China, Russia, India, and South Africa discuss ceasefire.

November 19, 2023 | |

Iranian-Backed Houthis Hijack Ship in Red Sea

The Iranian-backed Houthis hijacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea hours after they threatened to attack Israeli shipping on November 19. “The hijacking of a cargo ship by the Houthis...

January 31, 2019 | Varsha Koduvayur |

Midterm Assessment: Yemen