Houthis News


Houthis Threaten Targeted Attacks on Shipping Companies Visiting Saudi Ports

Jul 21, 2026

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia told shipping companies not to load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports or they may be targeted, according to an email the group sent to companies.The Houthis on Monday declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia…

Red Sea Shipping Insurance Rises After Houthis Announce Blockade

Jul 20, 2026

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea rose on Monday after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating risks for merchant shipping, insurance industry sources said.The…

Container Freight Rates Could Plunge with End of Houthi Attacks

Nov 11, 2025

Houthi militia have reportedly ceased attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, and the impact could be seismic for global ocean container shipping, warns Chief Analyst Peter Sand at Xeneta. However, an immediate largescale return to the region will require a series of further assurances…

Israel Attacks Houthi Targets in Hodeidah Port

Jul 21, 2025

The Israeli military attacked Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port on Monday in its latest assault on the Iran-backed militants, who have been striking ships bound for Israel and launching missiles against it.Israeli Defence Minister Israel…

Greek-Managed Tankers Divert Around Africa to Avoid Red Sea Attacks

Jul 18, 2025

Several Greek-managed tankers transporting Russian oil to Asia are increasingly avoiding the Red Sea, opting instead for the longer route around Africa, due to escalating security threats from Houthi attacks, three oil traders and LSEG shipping data show…

Houthi Leader: Shipping Goods Related to Israel Through the Region Isn't Permitted

Jul 10, 2025

Yemeni Houthi militia leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said on Thursday (July 10) that no company would be permitted to transport goods related to Israel through designated areas at sea.“It is not permissible for any company transporting goods for…

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