The Guardian
Saudi Arabia shoots down a Houthi drone near Mecca, the House votes to end the Iran war for the third time, and Ed Sheeran reminds everyone he's not complicit - just quiet.
The Guardian
Saudi Arabia declares Mecca a 'red line' after intercepting a Houthi drone, because nothing says 'sacred' like a drone interception and a travel advisory.
The Guardian
Houthis capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab strait, because the Red Sea clearly needed more chaos and oil prices weren't high enough already.
BBC World
Houthis seize 130km of Yemen's coast, giving Iran control of two major choke points and 'as much leverage as a nuclear bomb' - because the Middle East clearly needed more of those.
The Guardian Europe
Houthi attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia kill dozens and injure civilians, while Saudi Arabia braces for more coordinated strikes and everyone pretends peace is just around the corner.
The Guardian
Iran and Oman are 'close' to a Hormuz deal, but Iran also says Trump's claims are premature, while everyone else in the region keeps blowing things up. Diplomacy at its finest.
The Guardian Europe
Saudi Arabia prepares another round of 'let's see if this works' in Yemen, complete with naval coalitions and land offensives, while the Houthis play blockade games.
BBC World
Houthis announce a 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia, closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi ships - because nothing says 'retaliation' like threatening global oil shipments.
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