‘Merchant Of Death’ Viktor Bout Russian Arms Dealer, Linked To Houthi Arms Deal

07 Oct 2024

Viktor Bout, the notorious Russian arms dealer dubbed the "Merchant of Death," has reportedly resumed his illicit activities, two years after his release from a US prison. Bout had been serving a 25-year sentence for arms trafficking before being exchanged in 2022 for the release of American basketball player Brittney...

Houthi Militants Attack Liberia-Flagged Vessel For Second Time In Gulf of Aden

01 Sep 2024

On Saturday, Houthi militants from Yemen announced a second attack on the Liberia-flagged container vessel MV Groton in the Gulf of Aden. Yemeni military spokesperson Yahya Saree reported the strike, but did not specify the exact timing of the latest attack. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, two...

Greek Oil Tanker On Fire After Multiple Attacks In The Red Sea

22 Aug 2024

A Greek-flagged oil tanker, the ‘Sounion’, caught fire and is currently adrift in the Red Sea after sustaining multiple attacks. The vessel, with a crew of 25, was struck by projectiles launched from two small boats approximately 77 nautical miles (143 km) west of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on...

Israel Intercepts Missile Launched From Yemen As Houthis Vow Continued Attacks

22 Jul 2024

Israel reported shooting down a missile launched from Yemen on Sunday, while the Yemeni Houthi movement claimed responsibility for firing multiple missiles at the Israeli city of Eilat. This escalation follows Israel's first public strike against the Iran-aligned group on Saturday. The Houthis have targeted Israel with missiles and drones...

Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility For Deadly Drone Blast In Tel Aviv

19 Jul 2024

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility on Friday for a deadly drone explosion in Tel Aviv, marking the Iranian proxy group's latest attack in response to Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The blast, which occurred in a central district housing several diplomatic missions, including a branch office of the...

Houthi Rebels Suspected In Attack On Ship In Gulf Of Aden

09 Jul 2024

A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday, marking the latest assault by the group on this crucial maritime trade route. The incident occurred off the coast of Nishtun, Yemen, near the country's border with Oman, according to reports from the...

Houthis Claim Responsibility For Multiple Vessel Attacks In Red Sea And Mediterranean

29 Jun 2024

Yemen's Houthi militant group has taken responsibility for a series of attacks on international vessels, including a Liberia-flagged ship in the Red Sea, despite reports that the vessel survived five missile strikes unscathed. The group also targeted two other ships in the Mediterranean, citing solidarity with Palestinians amid the conflict...

Yemens’s Houthis Attack US Military In Red Sea

02 Jun 2024

Yemen's Houthi militia has intensified its attacks on US military assets in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, targeting an American aircraft carrier, a destroyer, and three vessels, announced the group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree on Saturday. The Iranian-backed group, controlling significant areas in Yemen, has been launching assaults on...