Houthi blockade opens new front in Middle East war even as mediators work to salvage peace Jul 20, 2026 · Vaughn Cockayne, Tom Howell Jr. and Ben Wolfgang · washingtontimes.com read more » The Houthis, a Yemen-based rebel faction backed by Iran, announced a new blockade of the Red Sea on Monday, potentially opening a new front in the U.S.-Iran war even as Pakistani and Qatari mediators work to broker a ceasefire. Read more »
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