Houthis & Iran
88 shared events · Importance 19 · Last updated May 14, 2026
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International
Houthis: Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have vowed to resume attacks on Red Sea shipping routes and on Israel, further escalating regional tensions.
Iran: Iran was attacked by the United States and Israel, leading to significant casualties and damage to its military and government infrastructure. Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched counterattacks against Israel and US military installations, and its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reported dead.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis has shot down seven US Reaper drones, costing over $200 million, and continues to launch missile and drone attacks on commercial and military ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, impacting global trade.
Iran: Iran is described as backing the Houthis, implying a role in the ongoing conflict.
Apr 24, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis suffered a major blow with the killing of their prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, and other officials in an Israeli airstrike. This escalation targets their leadership and command structure, potentially weakening their ability to conduct attacks.
Iran: Iran is described as backing the Houthis, providing direction and funding for their operations against Israel and its allies, thereby undermining regional stability.
Aug 24, 2025 · 27 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis is the primary perpetrator of the maritime attacks in the Red Sea, targeting commercial and military ships in solidarity with Hamas and in response to US and British actions.
Iran: Iran is mentioned as having had a brief conflict with Israel and its nuclear facilities targeted by US airstrikes, contributing to the broader regional tensions that fuel the Houthis's actions.
Jul 06, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis are mentioned as a proxy supported by Iran, which Benjamin Netanyahu hopes would collapse if the Iranian regime falls.
Iran: Iran is at the center of this event due to its enriched uranium stockpile and nuclear program, which Israel and the United States seek to dismantle. Iran has also responded to a United States peace plan, demanding compensation and an end to sanctions.
May 10, 2026 · 18 articles
International
Houthis: Yemen's Houthis are among the Iranian allies that allegedly received funds from Nobitex, as indicated by Elliptic's findings.
Iran: Iran's government is accused of using Nobitex to evade Western sanctions and fund militant groups. The cyberattack highlights vulnerabilities in its financial infrastructure and intensifies geopolitical tensions.
Jun 19, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Houthis: Yemen's Houthi rebels have caused years of global trade disruption through attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
Iran: Iran's war and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic have disrupted shipping routes, pushing up fuel and operating costs for companies like A.P. Moller–Maersk.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Houthis: The Houthis, Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen, have been pounded by Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, contributing to the weakening of Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'.
Iran: Iran is experiencing widespread protests due to its ailing economy, currency free fall, and high inflation. Its alliances are weakened, and it faces international pressure over its nuclear program and human rights record.
Jan 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis are allies of Iran, leveraging Iran's sphere of influence in the Bab el-Mandeb in the Red Sea.
Iran: Iran has emerged from the war bruised but with significant leverage, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz. Its economy is in ruins, but its leadership remains in control, and it has strengthened its core instruments of power.
Apr 08, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis, an ally of Iran, are no longer able to receive arms and resources from Iran due to the US military campaign.
Iran: Iran's ability to threaten its neighbors and US interests has been dramatically reduced, with its defense industry set back by 90%. Its capacity to transfer arms to allies like Hezbollah, Houthis, and Hamas has also been cut off.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis in Yemen has threatened shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, contributing to supply chain disruptions and increased costs for Sudan-bound shipments.
Iran: The Iran war is causing disruptions in global supply chains, particularly affecting the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leading to increased fuel and fertilizer costs for Sudan.
May 01, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis, an Iran-backed movement in Yemen, are under Western sanctions and have used Nobitex for transactions.
Iran: Iran, under extensive Western economic sanctions, utilizes Nobitex as a critical tool for its sanctioned state institutions and allies to move funds internationally, circumventing traditional banking systems. The country's economy is heavily impacted by these sanctions and relies on such crypto exchanges.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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.
Iran: Iran is a central party in the conflict, facing a naval blockade and economic sanctions from the United States. Its actions, including restricting the Strait of Hormuz, have caused major disruptions to global oil and gas supplies and its economy is being destroyed by the blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Houthis: A ceasefire between the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia has held since the China-brokered détente.
Iran: Iran was the recipient of covert military strikes from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It also engaged in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions with Saudi Arabia.
May 12, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis are identified as part of Iran's proxy network, whose collapse is anticipated if Iran's regime is weakened or toppled.
Iran: Iran is in conflict with the United States and Israel, and its ability to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz has led to higher global oil prices and US inflation. Its leadership's potential weakening is discussed as a factor for regional stability.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis, allies of Iran in Yemen, possess combat-grade UAVs, indicating their potential role in regional conflicts.
Iran: Iran is a central party in the conflict, facing warnings from Donald Trump and demands for concessions in peace negotiations, including nuclear site limitations and asset transfers. The war has led to significant casualties in Lebanon, a country that Iran is strongly related to.
May 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis are a proxy group supported by Iran, and the United States' goal of forcing Iran to stop this support remains unmet.
Iran: Iran is in a prolonged standoff with the United States, facing military and economic pressure, but has maintained leverage by threatening the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program remains a concern.
May 02, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis are Iran-backed rebels in Yemen that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had jointly fought against.
Iran: The ongoing war involving Iran and its threats to the Strait of Hormuz have created an energy crisis that has constrained oil shipments, influencing the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC and highlighting regional instability.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Houthis: Houthis rebels in Yemen have targeted shipping in the Red Sea and ramped up missile attacks on Israel, leading to U.S. military strikes against their facilities.
Iran: Iran is noted for its direct conflict with Israel and for backing rebels in Yemen who have targeted shipping and Israel, showing its role in the wider Middle East tensions.
Jan 08, 2025 · 11 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis was the direct target of the US airstrikes, which aimed to degrade their economic and military capabilities by destroying the Ras Isa oil port, a vital source of fuel and revenue for them. The Houthis denounced the attack as a violation of Yemen's sovereignty and a targeting of its people.
Apr 17, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis suffered significant casualties and damage to their oil facilities at Ras Isa port due to U.S. airstrikes. They denounced the attack as unjustified aggression and responded by launching a missile towards Israel.
Apr 18, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis reported 12 deaths and 30 injuries from United States airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen. The group continues to launch missile and drone attacks on Red Sea shipping and Israel, leading to intensified United States military action and significant disruption to global trade.
Apr 20, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis is suspected of carrying out the attack on the Falcon and has been responsible for numerous attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade and causing casualties.
Oct 18, 2025 · 10 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 in Yemen claimed to have carried out missile and drone attacks against Israel.
Apr 06, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Houthis: The Houthis, rebels in Yemen targeted by Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, fired on Israel a few times during the war but largely left Red Sea shipping alone.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 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, 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
International
Houthis: The Houthis, an Iran-aligned group in Yemen, have claimed to have attacked Israel with ballistic missiles and drones in coordination with Iranian forces.
Apr 04, 2026 · 138 articles
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