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Iran-backed Houthi rebels threaten to block the Bab el-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, risking global energy supplies. The US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia face escalating threats amid ongoing conflicts, with potential for wider regional destabilization and increased oil prices.
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Recent clashes in Yemen's Hadramout and Mahra provinces involve Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeting UAE-backed separatist forces. The conflict stems from territorial seizures by the Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, which has led to a regional rift and military escalation. No casualties reported today.
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Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen have increased, following recent clashes and conflicting interests. Saudi airstrikes targeted southern separatist camps, while the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council seized oilfields, highlighting a deepening rift in their decade-long alliance over Yemen's future.
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Fighting intensifies in Yemen's Hadramawt and Mahra provinces as Saudi-backed forces retake key areas from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC). Saudi airstrikes target STC camps, causing casualties, while calls for dialogue increase. The conflict deepens regional tensions and threatens peace efforts.
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The Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced its disbandment after a delegation in Riyadh was reportedly detained or coerced. The move follows weeks of clashes and regional tensions involving Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with the leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fleeing Yemen amid ongoing conflict.
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The Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced its dissolution to maintain peace in Yemen's south amid internal splits and regional tensions. The group's leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled Yemen, allegedly helped by UAE forces, after skipping talks in Riyadh aimed at ending the crisis. The move reflects ongoing Saudi-UAE rivalry.
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Yemen's political and tribal leaders convened in Riyadh to discuss unifying the south amid ongoing conflict. The meeting follows recent military clashes, the dissolution of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), and regional tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over influence and territorial control. Saudi-backed government aims to restore stability and prepare for future negotiations.
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Yemen's Prime Minister submitted his resignation amid ongoing Gulf disputes over southern separatists and control of the country. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are clashing over Yemen's future, with recent military and political moves highlighting deepening Gulf rivalries. The new government is to be formed soon.
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The Houthis in Yemen approved flights for aid access in February after a month-long blockade, but recent actions include seizing UN offices and equipment, worsening the humanitarian crisis. The UN warns of increased suffering amid ongoing conflict and restrictions.
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Israel's December 2025 recognition of Somaliland has heightened regional tensions, drawing criticism from the African Union and Somalia. Somaliland seeks broader recognition, while Somalia vows to oppose any Israeli military presence. The move impacts regional stability and international diplomacy in the Horn of Africa.
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As of March 13, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed due to ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. Iranian missile and drone attacks, alongside US and Israeli strikes, have halted tanker traffic through this vital waterway, which carries about 20% of global oil. The closure has caused surging oil prices, soaring insurance costs, and widespread shipping disruptions, with major powers considering naval escorts to reopen the route.
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Iran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and Gulf countries, disrupting trade routes and threatening regional stability. The new supreme leader hints at opening new fronts, with the Houthis possibly involved, amid ongoing conflicts and US-Israeli strikes on Iran's leadership.
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Iran-backed Houthis have signaled readiness to attack the Bab al-Mandab Strait if the US invades Iran, threatening a key shipping route. Iran has also issued warnings to open new fronts if its territory is targeted, escalating regional tensions amid ongoing US and Israeli military actions.