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...

Yemen claims 6 killed in Houthi "double-tap" strike on ship in Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Aug 12, 2026

Atleast six people were killed in a "double-tap" missile strike on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Yemeni government...

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...

"Totally unacceptable": MEA raises alarm over security, navigation threat amid escalating tensions in Red Sea area

Sep 18, 2026

During a bi-weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday registered India's concerns, noting that the ongoing attacks undermine regional security...

Vessel traffic through Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb straits remains stable: Report

Jul 29, 2026

Vessel traffic through the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz remained broadly stable on July 27, with 32 and 15 vessel crossings...

UK maritime agency issues fresh security alert over "suspicious activity" by armed skiffs in Gulf of Aden

May 23, 2026

The UKMTO has issued security alerts following multiple maritime threats near the critical Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Suspicious skiffs carrying weapons and ladders approached vessels...