Houthis Launch Red Sea Offensive

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

Alongside Maj. Gen. Zahid Mahmood on Pakistan TV on Wednesday

Effect on US War on #Iran of #Houthi advance in #Yemen and their conflict with #SaudiArabia

State of Houthi advance, exchange of attacks with Saudi Arabia, and US talks with Houthis in Oman

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 1h

EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of #Yemen 's #Houthis Joins Failing US War on #Iran

#IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #BabAlMandeb #SaudiArabia

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen's Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran - EA WorldView

How advance of Yemen's Houthis feeds crisis of US War on Iran, as control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait joins Iranian control of Strait of Hormuz

eaworldview.com

September 17, 2026 at 9:21 AM

by Scott Lucas

38%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of #Yemen 's #Houthis Joins Failing US War on #Iran

#IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #BabAlMandeb #SaudiArabia

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen's Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran - EA WorldView

How advance of Yemen's Houthis feeds crisis of US War on Iran, as control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait joins Iranian control of Strait of Hormuz

eaworldview.com

September 17, 2026 at 9:20 AM

by Scott Lucas

38%

Scholar power: 38.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

UN fact-finding mission: Reasonable grounds to believe US committed war crimes in airstrikes on school & sports center in south #Iran on Feb 28

Strike on school in Minab killed 156+, including 120 children and 26 teachers - Attack on sports center in Lamerd killed 22 civilians, including 4 children

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 5h

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 203 --- #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 203 - Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

eaworldview.com

September 17, 2026 at 9:10 AM

by Scott Lucas

38%

Scholar power: 38.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

2 #Saudi- led airstrikes hit city of Abs in #Yemen, killing 1 person and injuring another

4 cars destroyed and a house damaged

3 telecommunications towers in Taiz Province attacked

#IranWar #Houthis

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 5h

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 203 --- #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 203 - Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

eaworldview.com

September 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM

by Scott Lucas

38%

Scholar power: 38.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

On way to US, #SouthKorea FM says no decision on military deployment to #StraitOfHormuz

"We will prioritize international cooperation while giving foremost consideration to the safety of our people and freedom of navigation"

#Iran #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 5h

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 203 --- #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 203 - Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

eaworldview.com

September 17, 2026 at 5:16 AM

by Scott Lucas

38%

Scholar power: 38.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 203 --- #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 203 - Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

eaworldview.com

September 17, 2026 at 5:14 AM

by Juan Cole

64%

Scholar power: 64.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf

Not only has it all but unraveled a 2022 truce but the seizure of territory next to the Red Sea has further threatened Saudi energy exports

dlvr.it

September 17, 2026 at 4:24 AM

by Aaron Sojourner

2%

Scholar power: 2.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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🎓 Aaron Sojourner	2%	23	2.9%

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Aaron Sojourner

@aaronsojourner.org

He's got nothing
bsky.app/profile/carl...

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10h

AP: “.. the Saudis have asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air-defense support to the region ..

.. because Saudi Arabia’s main ally and arms supplier, the United States, has seen its own stock of interceptors dwindle ..”

@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/yeme...

September 17, 2026 at 1:26 AM

Reposted by Aaron Sojourner

1%

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Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Carl Quintanilla

@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

AP: “.. the Saudis have asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air-defense support to the region ..

.. because Saudi Arabia’s main ally and arms supplier, the United States, has seen its own stock of interceptors dwindle ..”

@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/yeme...

September 17, 2026 at 12:52 AM

by Juan Cole

64%

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Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

Juan Cole, The Geopolitical Struggle between the GCC and Iran
in the Greater Middle East, 2015-2020 academia.edu/resource/wor...

[English Version of:] “Al-Niza` al-Jiyusiyasi bayn Majlis al-Ta`awun li Duwal al-Khalij al-`Arabiyya wa Iran.” [“The Geostrategic Contest between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Iran”].

Between 2015 and 2020, Iran maintained its influence in the Middle East despite the attempt of the Saudi- and UAE-led Gulf Cooperation Council to displace it. The failed Yemen War, the failed Syrian r...

academia.edu

September 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM

by Shibley Telhami

43%

Scholar power: 43.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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🎓 Shibley Telhami	40%	13	43.3%

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

Iran Drone and Missile Attack Hit U.S. Vessel In Strait of Hormuz, Fox News Reveals www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

NEW: Iran Drone and Missile Attack Hit U.S. Vessel In Strait of Hormuz, Fox News Reveals

"One of the projectiles struck the vessel and caused minor injuries, including smoke inhalation. The injured are being treated in a Gulf country. Some 'U.S. personnel' were onboard."

www.yahoo.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM

by Shibley Telhami

43%

Scholar power: 43.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

Saudi Arabia is reportedly running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its confrontation with Houthis drags on
apnews.com/article/yeme...

Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on.

apnews.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:35 PM

by James Cameron

35%

Scholar power: 35.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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James Cameron

@jjjcameron.bsky.social

"The Houthis reassured the US [officials] that the ceasefire agreement between the two sides struck in 2025 still held and the movement had no intention of attacking US shipping in the Red Sea. Only Saudi-linked shipping was regarded as a target owing to its blockade of Yemen."

US officials decide against backing Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

Armed group appears to reach agreement with Trump administration over safety of Red Sea shipping

www.theguardian.com

September 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM

Reposted by Marc Lynch

19%

Scholar power: 19.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Joyce Karam

@joycekaram.bsky.social

SCOOP: Israeli intelligence officials do not favor entering war against Houthis at this point, or launching preemptive strikes in #Yemen. Details @almonitor.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

Lacking deterrence, Israel’s security establishment opposes attacks on Houthis

Senior Israeli intelligence sources told Al-Monitor that Israel seeks to avoid involvement in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, despite concerns that Yemen could further unravel and t...

www.al-monitor.com

September 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM

by Scott Lucas

38%

Scholar power: 38.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 37%, History 15%, Geography 15%, Law 11%, Energy 11%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

5 sources: US officials met representatives of #Yemen ’s #Houthis in #Oman over the weekend

Meeting at US Embassy in Muscat - Oman government helped organize

#IranWar #SaudiArabia

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 1d

US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...

eaworldview.com

September 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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