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Yemen & Pete Hegseth

29 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Yemen: Yemen suffered the civilian casualties and faces renewed conflict, with potential humanitarian and economic deterioration.
Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth is reported to have reduced the office focused on civilian harm, drawing criticism.
Aug 12, 2026 · 9 articles
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Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels; the conflict has drawn in regional powers and disrupted shipping.
Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary who estimated war cost at $37.5 billion.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks, contributing to regional instability.
Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth announced the US can maintain the blockade indefinitely, signaling prolonged military pressure.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
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Yemen: Internationally recognized government said prepared for escalation with Houthis; condemned Houthi actions.
Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary; said war cost $37.5 billion; requested additional funding.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels threaten Red Sea shipping, escalating conflict.
Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth has testified on war costs and requested additional funding, facing criticism over the conflict's management.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Yemen: Houthi attacks on shipping and Saudi targets; humanitarian crisis worsens.
Pete Hegseth: US Defence Secretary; says blockade can be maintained indefinitely.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
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Yemen: Yemen-based Houthis have attacked Saudi tankers, opening a new front and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary is on Iran's revenge list and oversees military operations.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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Yemen: Yemen's government has condemned Iranian attacks and expressed solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain.
Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth testified on war costs and is involved in military decision-making.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
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Yemen: Yemen is the location of Houthi attacks on U.S. ships.
Pete Hegseth: Hegseth defended the Lincoln's conditions as misrepresented and spoke with the crew, shaping the administration's response to the controversy.
Aug 13, 2026 · 75 articles
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Yemen: Yemen>>> is the base for the Houthis>>>, an Iranian ally with drone capabilities.
Pete Hegseth: As Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth>>> affirmed the United States>>>' capability to resume war with Iran>>>, reinforcing the military stance during diplomatic efforts.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Yemen: Israel>>>'s military intercepted an aerial target from Yemen>>>, indicating another front in the broader regional conflict.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth>>>, the United States>>> Defense Secretary, has publicly stated that military strikes are intended to force Iran>>> into a deal, emphasizing a willingness to 'negotiate with bombs'.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Yemen: Yemen is the base of the Houthis, which has opened a new front by threatening Red Sea shipping, exacerbating global energy supply risks.
Pete Hegseth: As US Secretary of War, Hegseth has testified on the blockade and advocated for increased military spending to sustain operations.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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Yemen: Yemen's Houthis is attacking shipping, complicating the situation. The conflict there could escalate, affecting regional stability.
Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary who was criticized by Trump over munitions stocks, affecting military readiness.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
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Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil facilities and downed a Saudi drone, threatening Red Sea shipping. The conflict adds a new front to the US-Iran tensions.
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary inherited a depleted military situation, according to Waltz, but his role in the pause is indirect.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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Yemen: Yemen's Houthis are Iran allies who could close the Bab al-Mandeb strait, threatening Red Sea shipping.
Pete Hegseth: Hegseth shared images of strikes on social media.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels are attacking Saudi oil tankers, escalating regional conflict and threatening oil shipments.
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary Hegseth requested additional funding for the Iran war, highlighting the contrast with the Saudi deal.
Mar 09, 2018 · 305 articles
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Yemen: Houthi rebels in Yemen are mentioned as Iranian-backed proxies, contributing to regional instability, though their direct involvement in the current peace talks is not detailed.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that Iran has an opportunity to make a 'good deal' by abandoning nuclear weapons, outlining a key US demand.
Apr 11, 2026 · 300 articles
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Yemen: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed missile attacks on Israel, which were intercepted, and have vowed an escalation in attacks, contributing to regional instability.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
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Yemen: Yemen is the base for the Houthi rebels, who are supported by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Yemen: Iranian-aligned Houthi militias in Yemen control much of the coastline near the Bab-el-Mandeb, having previously disrupted shipping in that passage.
Apr 16, 2026 · 170 articles
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Dec 03, 2025 · 33 articles
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Apr 04, 2026 · 138 articles
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Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
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Apr 06, 2026 · 70 articles
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Mar 31, 2026 · 93 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 137 articles
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Apr 11, 2026 · 142 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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May 20, 2026 · 32 articles
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