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US conducts self-defence strikes against Houthi cruise missiles in Red Sea

Statement by US CENTCOM said missiles were launched by Houthis from areas of Yemen under their control and posed an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels.

Biden admin pushed to a corner on Yemen, must fight its way out, says former US defence official

Simone Ledeen says Biden administration's delisting of Houthis as a foreign terrorist group & its messaging of no conflict with Iran are viewed as weakness by Tehran.

Jaishankar on two-day visit to Iran, amid US-UK airstrikes against Tehran-backed Houthi rebels

Jaishankar's visit also comes weeks after India-bound MV Chem Pluto was struck by drones, allegedly of Iranian origin, and MV Saibaba with 25 Indian crew was attacked by Houthis.

‘Political game’ — Yemen’s Houthis slam UN resolution on Red Sea, call for release of Palestinians

Houthi leader Mohammed Ali al-Houthi blamed US for violating international law. UNSC Wednesday endorsed a U.S.-led task force that has been defending vessels in the Red Sea.

As Navy deploys missile destroyers to Red Sea, a look at why Houthi attacks on ships matter to India

The Iran-backed Houthi militants of Yemen have been attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea — a gateway to the trade-critical Suez Canal. This has a direct bearing on India’s energy security.

Why Red Sea crisis could cost India—Modi govt sets energy goals but doesn’t follow through

Just because India's increased oil imports proved beneficial after Russia-Ukraine war doesn't mean Modi govt should continue with it. Israel-Hamas conflict could hurt us now.

Red Sea crisis spilling over? Drone strike on commercial ship off Indian coast

Attack is believed to be a spillover from Red Sea crisis, where Yemen-based Houthi rebels have been targeting commercial ships they suspect to be heading to or from Israel.

US must prepare for a long battle with Houthi rebels. Remember Iraq-Iran Tanker War in 1980s?

Houthi missile attack in the Red Sea holds out an important lesson for the West: Efforts to keep the Israel-Palestine crisis contained to Gaza are unlikely to succeed.

India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthis, says Israel. Netanyahu slams Iran

Galaxy Leader is owned by British company, operated by Japanese firm, & registered in Bahamas. Israel strongly condemns Iranian attack against international vessel, says PM office.

Who are Houthis, why Iran is arming them & what this means for Israel

This is the edited transcript of ThePrint Cut The Clutter Episode 1342, published on 3 November 2023, on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen & the 'Axis of Resistance'.

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US strike on Iran’s key oil export island Kharg raises fears of wider supply disruption

President Trump said the US had bombed military targets on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, but spared oil infrastructure.

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