Iraq & Houthis
33 shared events · Importance 10 · Last updated Apr 27, 2026
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Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Houthis: Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have vowed to resume attacks on Red Sea shipping routes and on Israel, further escalating regional tensions.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's heavier crude fields could take four to five months to return to normal operating levels, contributing to the slow recovery of oil output.
Houthis: The Houthis are mentioned as one of Iran's allies that make up its 'forward defense' strategy, which the United States demands Iran abandon.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Iraq: Projectiles fired at Saudi Arabia were assessed to have originated from Iraq, leading Saudi Arabia to summon Iraq's ambassador to protest the attacks.
Houthis: A ceasefire between the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia has held since the China-brokered détente.
May 12, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a location where Iranian-backed armed groups equipped with drones are based, contributing to regional instability.
Houthis: The Houthis, allies of Iran in Yemen, possess combat-grade UAVs, indicating their potential role in regional conflicts.
May 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq, the third-largest producer in OPEC, has stated it has no plans to leave OPEC as it desires stable oil prices.
Houthis: The Houthis are Iran-backed rebels in Yemen that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had jointly fought against.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis, an Iranian proxy, have seen their network weakened by Israeli and US attacks and vowed to resume attacks on Red Sea shipping routes and Israel.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis in Yemen is mentioned as being armed and financed by Iran.
Mar 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis, aligned with Iran, has caused prior shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, adding to the existing instability in global shipping.
Mar 02, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis, backed by Iran, has previously targeted Saudi desalination facilities, demonstrating a precedent for such attacks in the region.
Mar 30, 2026 · 41 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis, Iranian allies in Yemen, pose a threat to Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure and vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Mar 27, 2026 · 22 articles
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