Britain sends tanker aiding Saudis

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#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

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 11h

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

#IranWar

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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.

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September 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Reposted by Marc Lynch

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Political science 43%, Law 22%, Economics 22%, Energy 13%

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Adam Baron

@adammbaron.bsky.social

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.
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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...

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September 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM

by Ernesto Castañeda

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Story's scientific field profile

Political science 43%, Law 22%, Economics 22%, Energy 13%

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🎓 Ernesto Castañeda	23%	16	27.6%

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Ernesto Castañeda

@drernestocast.bsky.social

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

34%

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Political science 43%, Law 22%, Economics 22%, Energy 13%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

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

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 11h

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

#IranWar

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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.

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September 22, 2026 at 5:05 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

8%

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Political science 43%, Law 22%, Economics 22%, Energy 13%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

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 Timothy D. McBride

8%

Scholar power: 8.6%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 43%, Law 22%, Economics 22%, Energy 13%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

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

by Scott Lucas

34%

Scholar power: 34.9%

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Political science 43%, Law 22%, Economics 22%, Energy 13%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

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

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 11h

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

#IranWar

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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.

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September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM

by Scott Lucas

34%

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Political science 43%, Law 22%, Economics 22%, Energy 13%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

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

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 11h

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

#IranWar

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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 4:57 AM

by Scott Lucas

34%

Scholar power: 34.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 43%, Law 22%, Economics 22%, Energy 13%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#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

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 207 --- #SaudiArabia 's Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

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