The narrative coming out of the Arabian Peninsula—the one that suggests this escalating conflict in Yemen is about local grievances or even just "retaliation"—is pure press-release futurism.
By Imani Sutton ·
The Red Sea has become an escalating geopolitical flashpoint. Yemen’s Houthi rebels repeatedly attack shipping vessels and oil tankers transiting vital maritime choke points, threatening to destabilize global commerce…
By Maya Ellison ·
On July 21, 2026, the Middle East’s critical oil transit arteries faced a sudden flashpoint. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia.
By Dana Whitfield ·