strikeJul 23, 2026

Will the Houthis escalate attacks on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait? | The Jerusalem Post

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The Iranian-backed Houthis have escalated their threats and attacks on Saudi Arabia throughout July, parallel to growing US-Iran tensions. The latest rounds relate to tensions over the Houthi-run Sana’a airport and Iran’s attempts to fly into the airport. Saudi Arabia has opposed the flights.

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SETH J FRANTZMANBy SETH J FRANTZMAN
The Iranian-backed Houthis have escalated their threats and attacks on Saudi Arabia throughout July, parallel to growing US-Iran tensions. The latest rounds relate to tensions over the Houthi-run Sana’a airport and Iran’s attempts to fly into the airport. Saudi Arabia has opposed…

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