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Russia’s involvement in the Yemen conflict is escalating, with evidence suggesting they are providing the Houthi rebels with satellite data to target US drones, ships, and other assets in the Red Sea. This comes amidst increased tensions in the region and the ongoing war in Ukraine, where Russia is reportedly receiving military support from North Korea. The potential for a wider conflict is growing, with the US warning against isolationism and the Houthis vowing to continue their attacks until a ceasefire is reached in Gaza and Lebanon.

Amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, the Houthis have claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a ship in the Arabian Sea, citing a violation of their ‘entry ban’ imposed in support of Hamas. This action, coupled with recent missile attacks, highlights the group’s escalating efforts to target vessels in the region and further complicate the conflict.

The United States has conducted airstrikes targeting three rebel-held cities in Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, raising tensions in the region. The strikes come as the Houthis, aligned with Iran, continue to target shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and have launched attacks against Israel. These actions have prompted retaliatory strikes from both the US and Israel, further escalating the conflict.

The United States has accused Russia of discussing potential weapon transfers to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, a move that could escalate the decade-long conflict and disrupt vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea. This development comes as the Houthis continue their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, holding hostage a vital commercial waterway and threatening global trade.

Iran is reportedly brokering talks between Russia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the supply of advanced Russian Yakhont missiles. This potential deal comes amidst heightened tensions between Russia and the West, and some experts believe it could be a retaliatory measure for US support of Ukraine’s request to strike deep inside Russia. The deal could significantly escalate tensions in the region and pose a threat to global shipping.

Iran walks a tightrope between promoting peace and actively supporting proxy forces that fuel regional conflicts. This contradictory approach was evident during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to the UN General Assembly, where he touted Iran’s commitment to peace while Tehran continued to back Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. This article delves into Iran’s complex relationship with its proxy groups, analyzing its motivations, consequences, and the potential risks associated with this double-edged strategy.

Iran has denied supplying hypersonic missiles to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, despite the group claiming to have used such a missile in an attack on Israel. The incident has heightened tensions in the region and sparked a war of words between Iran and Israel.

Iran’s influence in Iraq is expanding rapidly, marked by the recent opening of offices by Iranian-backed groups Hamas and Houthis in Baghdad. This development reflects Iran’s efforts to consolidate its regional power and counter US and Israeli influence. While Iraq struggles to balance its relations with both Iran and the US, Iran’s deep-rooted presence and strategic alliances have shifted the country’s political landscape.

The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Tel Aviv, Israel, early Friday morning. The attack resulted in one fatality and 10 injuries. This marks the first attack on Tel Aviv to cause casualties since a rocket strike from Gaza in May. The Israeli army confirmed an explosion caused by a falling aerial target.

Iran-backed Houthis launched a drone attack targeting the MSC Orion container ship in the Indian Ocean. The attack was part of the group’s ongoing campaign against international shipping in support of the Palestinian cause in the Gaza conflict.