Trump, "complicit world" must end policies obstructing peace: Houthis threaten to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Apr 19, 2026

In a post on X, Hussein al-Ezzi said, "If Sana'a decides to close the Bab al-Mandab, then all of mankind and jinn will be...

Egypt denies suspending navigation through Suez Canal

Jan 13, 2024

Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, stated that navigation movement in the canal is regular from both directions. He denied...

Iranian-backed Houthi militants attack cargo ships in Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Feb 13, 2024

In the latest attack, the Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the US Central...

Blast kills 1, injures 11 at battery warehouse in Syria's Al Bab city

Mar 20, 2021

Al Bab [Syria], March 20 (ANI/Sputnik): An explosion at a battery warehouse in the Syrian city of Al Bab near Aleppo left one person...

Iran's parliament speaker hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait; suggests expansion of maritime blockade beyond Hormuz

Apr 04, 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf suggested expanding maritime blockades from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In social media posts,...

US strongly condemns deadly terrorist attack in Syria's Al Bab: State Department

Oct 07, 2020

Washington [US], October 7 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States is deeply concerned over the rising number of terrorist attacks in Syria and strongly condemns this...