September 16, 2026 — US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say. The meeting, which has not been made public, was held at the US Embassy in Muscat, three of the sources said on the condition of anonymity.

September 15, 2026 — Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Piplines Send Prices Higher; Israel Claims ‘Massive Victory’ over Hezbollah. Iran and its proxies are increasing pressure on one of the world’s oil shipping routes.

September 15, 2026 — Israel provided Saudi Arabia with intel. assistance as Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s assets continue. As the Houthis continue rapidly advancing along the Bab al-Mandab Strait and attacking Saudi Arabia, Riyadh has turned to Jerusalem to ask for intelligence assistance.

September 15, 2026 — Panama-flagged oil tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, two crew members still missing. An Omani naval vessel evacuated 23 crew members, while two remain missing.

September 14, 2026 — Houthis claim major missile, drone attack on Saudi air base as rebels seize Red Sea islands. The Houthis stated that the operation was carried out in response to what they described as more than 300 Saudi airstrikes across Yemen during the previous five days.

September 14, 2026 — Saudi crown prince meets CENTCOM chief in bid for US help amid escalating Houthi attacks. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been conducting strikes and seizing territory throughout the region, prompting serious concern from Gulf nations.

September 14, 2026 — Sweeping strikes under the rug: Will Iraq face consequences for Saudi pipeline attack? – analysis Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi doesn’t seem very focused on consequences for the militias that potentially have caused a huge economic headache for the world.

September 11, 2026 — Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods. The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged for credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.

September 11, 2026 — Global trade at risk as Houthis capture Red Sea chokepoint under Iranian guidance. Yemen says Iran-backed Houthis seized Bab el-Mandab; Tehran reportedly supplied Yemeni rebels with money, weapons and commanders; senior Israeli official calls it a ‘negative development’ but stresses: ‘If we are not attacked, we will not intervene’

September 11, 2026 — How Shayetet 3 is transforming war at sea: New details of attacks revealed – exclusive. Post reveals new details on how the navy stopped Turkey’s flotilla, maintains pressure on Lebanon and Syria, and SEAL special operations.

September 11, 2026 — IAEA’s Grossi says Iranian Pickaxe Mountain seeing new construction activity – report. On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened that he may soon order strikes against the site, with the US military currently developing a new bunker-buster munition for the task.

September 10, 2026 — Houthis seize key Yemeni port, close in on Red Sea chokepoint. Iran-backed group takes Mocha amid fierce fighting with Saudi-backed forces, advancing toward the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait as regional conflict widens