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More than 140 people have been killed in renewed fighting between government troops and Houthi militia forces over the past week, escalating tensions in the strategic region.

The civil war in Yemen is escalating, with the conflict between the Houthi militia and the Yemeni government intensifying on multiple fronts. The Houthis are demonstrating capabilities for coordinated large-scale attacks, adopting tactics similar to those used by Iran.

A report details a government offensive launched against the Houthi militia in Yemen.

Amid escalating tensions and reported US attacks on Iran, the United Kingdom has withdrawn its remaining diplomatic staff from Tehran. Iran has threatened to block oil exports from other regional countries if it is unable to export its own, while the Iranian-backed Houthi militia has attacked ships in the Red Sea, aiming to disrupt Saudi oil exports.

Anti-war protests disrupted a hearing for Hegseth, who was advocating for new defense funds, amidst ongoing developments in the Iran conflict, Houthi militia actions, and Trump's threats.

Yemen's southern independence movement has recently suffered severe setbacks and is now seeking new allies globally, including for its fight against the Houthi militia.

Yemen's Houthi militia has claimed responsibility for a cluster missile attack against Israel for the first time, stating the targets included Tel Aviv airport and other key objectives.

Though the conflict is centered on the Persian Gulf, shipping companies fear that the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen could resume attacks on vessels in the Red Sea hundreds of miles to the west.

Rebel Houthi forces launched a major offensive against Yemeni government troops, resulting in 120 deaths as insurgents attempt to advance toward the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, an article explores the identity and role of the Iran-backed Houthi militia, which appears poised to renew its conflict with Yemen’s Saudi-backed government.

The Houthi militia has declared a full blockade of the Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint for oil shipments, raising fears that this action could significantly drive up global oil prices.

Iran and Houthi militias are reportedly threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca, two critical global shipping arteries, escalating tensions in international trade.

An expert warns that the involvement of the Houthi militia could escalate the conflict, drawing more countries into a 'final showdown' with Iran.

The Houthi militia and the Yemeni government have completed a prisoner exchange involving over 1600 individuals, marking the largest such exchange since the conflict began.

Iran-backed Houthi forces are advancing toward a port city adjacent to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, intensifying ground combat and threatening one of the world's most vital maritime trade routes.

The Houthi Islamist militia is intensifying attacks on Saudi infrastructure and ships in the Red Sea, while also engaging internationally recognized government troops in Yemen. The movement aims to exploit Saudi Arabia's perceived weakness, potentially acting on behalf of Iran.

The EU mission in the Red Sea has warned of an increased risk for merchant ships and urged strict adherence to existing security procedures, while the Houthi militia denied blocking the Bab al-Mandab strait.

The Houthi militia has claimed responsibility for forcing six ships to reverse course, according to reports.

The Houthi militia has issued a warning to Saudi Arabia, threatening a 'siege' in an unspecified context.

The Houthi militia in Yemen has issued threats of impending attacks in the Red Sea, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.

Despite earlier threats to intervene in the Iran war, the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militia has so far remained passive, with analysis suggesting their restraint is influenced by local priorities.