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United States — United States Department of the Navy & Houthis

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

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United States — United States Department of the Navy: The Navy is enforcing the blockade and conducting operations, including the helicopter strike on the Vela Nova.
Houthis: The Houthis carried out the deadly attack on the Yemen — Tihamah, killing six and injuring others, and have escalated attacks on shipping and Saudi targets. Their actions have disrupted global shipping and raised the risk of a wider regional conflict.
Aug 11, 2026 · 91 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: The Navy's destroyers are essential for defending Israel, but maintenance issues and high operational tempo reduce availability. This strain may affect its global commitments.
Houthis: Houthi militants in Yemen have launched missiles at Israel and attempted to blockade shipping, contributing to regional instability and US resource strain.
Aug 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the blockade, with ships rotated to sustain it indefinitely.
Houthis: The Iran-backed Houthis attacked a Saudi Aramco refinery, escalating regional tensions.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: Part of JMIC; issued advisory on Red Sea.
Houthis: Declared maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, attacked Saudi oil tankers and infrastructure, escalating the conflict and threatening global oil supply.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: The Navy manages the carrier rotation and blockade, facing operational strain and scrutiny over crew welfare, which could affect readiness and morale.
Houthis: The Houthis have been battling U.S. ships, contributing to extended deployments.
Aug 13, 2026 · 75 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain, targeted by Iran. Enforcing blockade and conducting operations.
Houthis: The Houthis have attacked Saudi shipping, escalating the conflict and threatening Red Sea routes.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the blockade and conducting strikes, with the 5th Fleet based in Bahrain.
Houthis: The Houthis in Yemen are Iran-backed and could attack Red Sea shipping, worsening the energy crisis.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the blockade and protecting shipping, with its Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain under Iranian attack.
Houthis: The Iran-backed Houthis have declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, threatening an alternative oil route and escalating the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy continues its naval blockade of Iran, redirecting and boarding commercial ships. It monitors shipping traffic in the region.
Houthis: The Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco sites in Jizan and Yanbu and declared a blockade on Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. Their actions escalate the conflict and threaten global oil supplies.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: 5th Fleet based in Bahrain; involved in escorting vessels through the strait.
Houthis: Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking a truce and widening the conflict.
Jul 13, 2026 · 395 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Navy: The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain was targeted by Iranian attacks, and the Navy is involved in escorting vessels through the strait.
Houthis: The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of airstrikes on Sanaa airport and vowed retaliation, adding to regional instability.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
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