Iran-backed militias across West Asia issued stern warnings against U.S. interests on January 28-30, 2026, as Houthis signaled a potential return to Red Sea shipping attacks amid Trump's naval buildup near Iran.



Iran-backed militias issue warnings across west asia 

Israel’s move to recognise Somaliland has sparked strong international reactions and heightened tensions in the region. Watch this story to find out more.

Israel's recognition of Somaliland sparks global condemnation 

Yemen’s Houthi movement mobilized tribal forces amid growing fears of a potential Israeli strike. Reports indicate a widespread call for local militias to prepare for possible escalation, raising tensions across the region.

Experts warn that this move could further destabilize the conflict in Yemen, as regional powers monitor developments closely. The international community continues to urge restraint as the situation unfolds.

Israel-Houthis conflict: Houthis call tribes to arms amid fears of Israeli strike

U.S. Warns Iraqi Militias Against Supporting Iran's Regional Moves

Four explosive-laden drones launched by the Houthis in Yemen were shot down by Israeli air defenses near the Red Sea resort city of Eilat within an hour on Tuesday afternoon, the Israel Defense Forces said.


Israel-Houthis tensions: Four houthi drones intercepted over Eilat in major escalation 

Israel-Houthis tensions: Houthis' rapid strikes expose air defence gaps in Israeli defence 

Yemen's Houthis will target U.S. oil majors including ExxonMobil (XOM.N), opens new tab and Chevron, opens new tab with sanctions, a body affiliated with the Iran-backed militia said on Tuesday.
The Sanaa-based Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC), a body set up last year to liaise between Houthi forces and commercial shipping operators, sanctioned 13 U.S. companies, nine executives and two vessels, HOCC said.

US oil companies named as new targets in Houthi war

Israel struggles against Houthi drones & ballistic missile onslaught 

Yemen’s Houthis threaten US oil majors despite truce

Yemen's Houthis say they will target US oil firms with sanctions 

The Israeli military says its air force has carried out its "most powerful strike" in Yemen in response to the Houthi movement's repeated drone and missile attacks on Israel.


Houthi hits deep into Israel, in retaliation Israel launches largest airstrike yet on Sanaa 

A drone launched from Yemen struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat, leaving at least 20 people injured, including two in serious condition, medics said. The attack came days after another Houthi drone struck a hotel in the Red Sea resort city.


20 injured as Iron dome interceptors fail to intercept Houthi missile

A drone launched from Yemen struck Israel’s southern city of Eilat, escalating tensions in the ongoing Israel-Houthi conflict and raising concerns over regional security.


Israel-Houthi Conflict: Drone Launched From Yemen Hits Israel's Eilat

Sanaa Attack: Israel has carried out a deadly strike in Yemen that killed at least 35 people, just one day after bombing Qatar’s Doha. 


Sanaa Attack: Israel strikes Yemen, Killing 35, A Day After Bombing Qatar’s Doha

Qatar’s prime minister condemned Israel’s unprecedented strike in Doha targeting Hamas, saying it destroyed hopes for Gaza hostage talks. He called for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be “brought to justice.”


Israel strikes Qatar: Qatar PM slams Israel’s Doha strike, calls it an act of terrorism

Israel has launched another round of heavy airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The strikes on Wednesday hit a fuel station in Sanaa and a government facility. Watch the video to know more updates on this!


Israel-Houthi conflict: Israel says it hit Houthi command and intel centres in Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a drone strike against Israel’s Ramon Airport near the Red Sea city of Eilat that injured two people.

The attack on Sunday, which targeted the arrivals hall, had halted operations at the airport for around two hours.

Israel-Houthi conflict: Houthis claim missile, drone attacks on Israel 

Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a drone strike against Israel’s Ramon Airport near the Red Sea city of Eilat that injured two people.

The attack on Sunday, which targeted the arrivals hall, had halted operations at the airport for around two hours.



Israel-Houthi Conflict: Houthi Drone Strikes Ramon Airport Days After Houthi PM Killed in IDF Strike

Internet services across parts of Asia and the Middle East faced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut, experts said on Sunday.


Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Middle East

Houthis Attack: Houthis fired a missile at an Israeli-owned tanker following the assassination of a prime minister, escalating tensions in the region.


Houthis Attack: Missile Fired by Houthis at Israeli Tanker Following Prime Minister’s Death 

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for firing a ballistic missile at the Liberian-flagged, Israeli-owned tanker Scarlet Ray in the Red Sea. This action follows an Israeli strike that killed the Houthi prime minister and other senior figures, prompting vows of retaliation. The vessel remains intact and under its captain's control, with no reported injuries to the crew. This escalation reflects growing tensions across regional shipping corridors.


Yemen's Houthis claim ballistic missile attack on Israeli vessel

Houthi PM Killed in Israeli Strikes, Houthis Vow To Avenge Death | WION World News
Yemen’s Houthis have confirmed that an Israeli air strike earlier this week killed the prime minister of the group’s government in the capital, Sanaa.



Houthi PM Killed in Israeli Strikes, Houthis Vow To Avenge Death | WION

Yemen’s Houthis have confirmed that an Israeli air strike earlier this week killed the prime minister of the group’s government in the capital, Sanaa.


Breaking: Houthi confirms PM killed in Israeli strikes

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