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Yemen’s Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry

15 septembre 2026 à 10:03
The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.

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Smoke from an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia after a Houthi attack last week.

Meeting Between Iran and Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls

14 septembre 2026 à 06:50
Talks between the United States and Iran hit a dead end weeks ago, leaving Arab countries struggling to manage their ties to Tehran amid ongoing attacks.

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A motorboat passing a cargo ship anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, last week.

Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War

12 septembre 2026 à 08:47
A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.

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Coffee farmers spreading fermented coffee cherries on drying beds in Haraz, Yemen, in 2025. The port city of Mokha rose to prominence through the Yemeni coffee trade.

Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, a Major Victory for Iranian Ally

10 septembre 2026 à 15:31
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.

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Soldiers at a recruitment event in Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, on Thursday.
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