Red Sea

September 12, 2025 | David Adesnik, Aaron Goren

The Fine Print of the Famine Declaration in Gaza

The experts have officially declared there is a famine in Gaza. But what exactly counts as a famine? And who judges if the standard has been met? As world leaders stream into New York City this month to...

September 7, 2025 | |

Houthi Drone Breaches Israeli Air Defenses, Damages Airport Terminal

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September 3, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Israel kills 12 top officials in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled government

On August 28, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen, killing Prime Minister Ahmed al Rahawi, along with nine ministers and two other top officials...

August 13, 2025 | Max Meizlish, Bridget Toomey

The Houthis and the U.N.’s Ship of Fools

The international community is supporting an oil tanker that serves as a fuel station for terrorists.

July 28, 2025 | |

Houthis Threaten to Target All Ships Belonging to Companies Conducting Commerce With Israel

Houthis Threaten Renewed Red Sea Escalation: Houthi rebels in Yemen have threatened to escalate attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea in the latest phase of the...

July 23, 2025 | Mark Dubowitz, Koby Gottlieb

A Deal with the Houthis Is No Deal at All

Until the Houthis see the costs of their aggression, the Yemeni Islamist group will continue to threaten stability in the Red Sea.

July 16, 2025 | |

Katz, Hegseth to Discuss Iran Post-War as Israeli Defense Delegation Heads to U.S.

First U.S. Visit for Defense Minister: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is traveling to Washington, where he will meet his U.S. counterpart, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,...

July 11, 2025 | |

Israel Seeks to Build International Coalition Against Iran-backed Houthis as Attacks Increase

Israel is reportedly seeking to build a coalition of U.S. and partner forces to launch renewed strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen after the terrorist organization’s attacks intensified in recent weeks.

July 9, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthis Violate U.S.-Houthi Ceasefire With Deadly Attacks in Red Sea

The Houthis “say they will not be blowing up ships anymore,” U.S. President Donald Trump declared when he announced the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire on May 6. Yet the agreement has lasted only two months. On...

July 8, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthis resume deadly Red Sea shipping attacks

On June 6, the Houthis, the Iran-backed terrorist group ruling northern Yemen, ended an approximately 7-month hiatus from attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea with an attack on a cargo...

July 8, 2025 | Behnam Ben Taleblu, Bridget Toomey

The Iran-Israel War Returns to the Shadows, for Now

The war between Iran and Israel has returned to the shadows. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have resumed attacks against Israeli territory and struck commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Closer to home,...

July 7, 2025 | |

IDF Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Ballistic Missile, Red Sea Attacks

Houthi Targets Struck: The Israeli Air Force launched several strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebel targets in Yemen overnight on July 7. The airstrikes, involving some 20 Israeli...

July 1, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Treasury targets Houthi oil revenue, building on US sanctions against the group

In late June, the US Treasury Department levied its largest batch of sanctions against the Houthis, targeting individuals and entities involved in the importation and smuggling of oil and other goods. “Today’s...

June 27, 2025 | Mariam Wahba |

Egypt’s Televised Confusion

Egypt’s state-run media has consistently promoted anti-Israeli rhetoric throughout the recent war with Iran—even as the government has tried to stifle the same rhetoric among the people.

June 24, 2025 | Daniel Swift |

What Stable Oil Prices Say About Israel’s War With Iran

Iran has warned that it could close the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, after the United States joined Israel’s attack on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear...

June 24, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

After the Ceasefire, Will Iran Abandon its ‘Axis of Resistance’?

The Decline of Iran’s Proxies: How Tehran’s Regional Power Crumbled ...

June 22, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthis repeat threats against US over strikes against Iran

Yemen’s Houthis threatened to attack American forces in the Red Sea following US attacks on the Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan on June 21. The US military struck...

June 18, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran ‘Sleepwalked’ Into a War with Israel It Can’t Win

In January 2024, Iran was riding high. Its proxies and allies in the region were fighting a multi-front war against Israel. Hamas in Gaza had carried out the worst mass terror attack against Israel in history just three months prior. Hezbollah was targeting Israel daily from Lebanon. The Houthis in Yemen were attacking ships and threatening to cut off Israel from the Red Sea. They were also attacking Israel with drones and missiles....

June 17, 2025 | Mariam Wahba |

Egyptian Media Turns Israeli Operation Against Iran Into Anti-Israel Messaging Tool

Egyptian media has painted a picture of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion that bears little resemblance to reality. While American media have reported on Israel’s military gains, Tehran’s limited...

June 16, 2025 | Craig Singleton, Jack Burnham

China Sides With Tehran but Wields Little Influence in Iran-Israel War

Beijing condemned Israel’s sweeping strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites shortly after they began as a violation of “Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity,” according...