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Fighting escalates, G7 blames Iran

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Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi militants and Saudi-backed government forces escalated in Yemen, prompting G7 condemnation and calls for Iran to stop arming the Houthis.

by Scott Lucas

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#SaudiArabia has restarted operations of East-West Pipeline, damaged on September 13 by drone attacks

Saudis may resume exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu later Tuesday --- But pipeline pumping at a low rate

#IranWar #Houthis #Yemen
September 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Reposted by Marc Lynch

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Houthis/Ansar Allah messaging continues to double down on isolating Saudi Arabia as sole target at this stage, stating that they will continue avoiding hitting US (and other) ships/targets as long as they stay out of the conflict.
apnews.com/article/yeme...
Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war, telling The Associated Press that his group has assured the Trump a...
apnews.com
September 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM

by Ernesto Castañeda

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Trump's stance: Houthi disruptions to oil trade won't draw retaliation. Past US military actions in Yemen haven't improved the situation, suggesting regional trade disruptions will continue. #yemen #geopolitics
September 22, 2026 at 1:57 AM

by Scott Lucas

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154+ killed since Sunday in fighting in #Yemen between #Houthis and #Saudi- backed government forces.



Houthis reported 118 fatalities from Saudi airstrikes, clashes and artillery fire - Government sources said 36 of their troops were killed

#IranWar
September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

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MIDEAST WAR
Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/w...
Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War
The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2026 at 10:53 AM

by Juan Cole

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The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran www.juancole.com/2026/09/arab...
The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran
Stockholm (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) - The Arab states have long suffered from weak political legitimacy and ineffective governance. Authoritarian rule remains pervasive. According t...
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September 21, 2026 at 6:53 PM

by Scott Lucas

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US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...
US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView
Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.
eaworldview.com
September 22, 2026 at 4:54 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Trump weighed strikes against Houthis in Yemen before holding off www.axios.com/2026/09/21/t...
Trump weighed strikes against Houthis in Yemen before holding off
The president is wary of getting pulled into another front of war in the Middle East.
www.axios.com
September 21, 2026 at 7:35 PM

Reposted by David Darmofal

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When Iranian forces closed the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. and Israeli air strikes, it set in motion a ripple effect of consequences that have been devastating for vulnerable places around the world.
https://uscatholic.org/articles/202609/global-hunger-and-food-scarcity-are-among-the-costs-of-war/
Global hunger and food scarcity are among the costs of war
When Iranian forces closed the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. and Israeli air strikes, it set in motion a ripple of consequences for the world.
uscatholic.org
September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM

by Scott Lucas

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In Thursday call from #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS, #Trump pledged direct military action v. #Houthis in #Yemen

But on Sunday, as US planes prepared for airstrikes, Trump called off operation

#SaudiArabia #IranWar
September 22, 2026 at 4:57 AM

by Scott Lucas

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#Trump bailed out of personal commitment to help #SaudiArabia w direct military action against #Yemen 's #Houthis

On Thursday, Trump agreed to appeal of #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS

But by midday Sunday, Trump U-turned again as commanders approved target lists and troops loaded bombs onto warplanes
September 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM

by Scott Lucas

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UK Prime Minister Burnham: We will provide defensive air support to #SaudiArabia to counter attacks by #Yemen 's #Houthis

Agreed to request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure

Will use 1st meeting w Trump, in New York on Tues, to urge de-escalation of #IranWar
September 22, 2026 at 5:05 AM

by Scott Lucas

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#Iran Govt: GDP shrank by 10.1% year-on-year between March 21 and June 20

Oil and gas sector contracted by 26.4%

#IranWar
September 22, 2026 at 5:14 AM

by Scott Lucas

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2 tankers hit by “debris from unknown projectiles” in #StraitOfHormuz

No injuries or environmental impact reported, and both vessels continued to next port of call

#Iran #IranWar
September 21, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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