What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
Middle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.
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'Houthi attacks must stop': Middle East tensions escalate with US, UK strikes
Iran appears to be signalling Tehran’s growing unease over the US strikes in Iraq.
Explained: The US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in Yemen
British forces have joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen.
US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria
Joe Biden and US leaders have been warning for days they would strike at militias.
Red Sea: US hints large response to militias is imminent
Previous US strikes have not deterred Houthi attacks.
US pins blame for deadly drone strike on Islamic Resistance
The US has cast blame on the Islamic resistance for a drone attack that killed 3 soldiers.
Protesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military action
Protesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.
British oil tanker set on fire, Houthis claim missile strike
Yemeni naval forces have claimed the attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
Houthi rebels fire missile at warship, escalating Middle East sea conflict
Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship ballistic missile toward USS destroyer Carney.
Houthis attack two US-flagged ships carrying defence cargo
The US Navy intercepted some of the incoming fire, blaming the attack on Yemen's Houthis.
Why NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea
"What are the consequences of inaction?"
Iran 'directly involved' with Houthi attacks - US
Houthi attacks are considered the most hostile acts against shipping in two generations.
Pakistani strikes in Iran kill at least 9, raising tensions along border
The retalitatory attack escalates conflict across the region.
US to 're-list Houthis as global terrorists', say sources
Biden administration is expected to announce plans to redesignate Iranian-backed group.
Houthi rebels strike a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen
The attack on the Gibraltar Eagle, claimed by the Houthis, further escalates tension.
US drawn further into Middle East conflict with Houthi strikes
Financial Times: US struggles to balance deterrence and diplomacy amid war shockwaves.
David Cameron: UK ready to strike Houthis again if Red Sea attacks continue
UK Foreign Secretary issues warning as London protesters chant ‘Yemen, make us proud’.
US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site
Associated Press journalists in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, heard one loud explosion.
'Prepare to pay a heavy price': Houthi rebels vow retaliation after American and British strikes
The bombardment was launched after a recent campaign of drone and missile attacks.
NZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.
'Complex attack': Yemen’s Houthis launch largest Red Sea drone and missile attack
The assault happened off the Yemeni port cities of Hodeida and Mokha.
Fears of regional conflict surge: Blinken heads back to Middle East
There is mounting international criticism of Israel’s operations in Gaza.
Houthis launch sea drone attack on US Navy
Houthis got within close range of US vessel before detonating.
US cracks down on money flow to Iran-backed Houthis
Financial Times: Treasury imposes sanctions after Red Sea attacks.
US says Iran ‘deeply involved’ in Houthi Red Sea shipping attacks
Financial Times: White House declassifies intelligence pointing to Tehran’s role.
Houthi pirate attacks cause chaos in vital Red Sea corridor
Houthis play Grinch, pirate attacks cause chaos in vital Red Sea corridor.
Houthi rebels strike a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea
The ship was apparently not linked to Israel.
US warship, commercial ships attacked in Red Sea by Houthi rebels
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed attacks on two ships linked to Israel.
Commercial vessel and US destroyer attacked off Yemen, says US military
Financial Times: Growing threat to ships in one of world’s most important trade corridors.
'Act of terror': Houthi rebels hijack Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli-linked ship in a Red Sea shipping route.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch strikes at Israel during Gaza war
Houthi rebels have launched at least six drone and missile attacks toward southern Israel.
US shoots down missiles, drones as tensions rise in volatile Middle East
The attacks fuel escalating worries of a larger regional conflict.
Guards on famed yacht open fire off Yemen; 1 reported killed
Guards mistakenly opened fire on Yemeni Coast Guard mistaking them for pirates.
Stampede in Yemen at charity event kills at least 78, injures dozens
Yemen's Houthi rebels say people have stampeded at an event to distribute financial aid.