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Houthi missile kills 3 sailors in Gulf of Aden
speed read These were the first fatalities of the Yemeni militant group's months of attacks on ships
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How the Red Sea conflict could wreak havoc on the world's internet infrastructure
The Explainer Houthi rebels in the region have reportedly been targeting underwater cables
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Who are Iran's proxies in the Middle East?
The Explainer Tehran's 'Axis of Resistance' includes Hezbollah, Hamas the Houthis as well as groups in Iraq, Syria and Bahrain
By The Week UK Published
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What is Iran's endgame?
Today's Big Question Tehran seeks to supplant US and Saudi Arabia as dominant power in Middle East while forcing Israel to end Gaza war
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The White House looks for an endgame against the Houthis
Talking Point The Yemeni group is still attacking Red Sea shipping. What will Biden do next?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Who are the Houthi rebels in Yemen?
In Depth Latest US-UK strikes against Houthi rebels send 'clearest possible message' that they must stop Red Sea attacks
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Last updated
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The maritime choke points threatening supply chains across the world
The Explainer Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are not the only threat to global shipping, experts warn
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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'Ending Israel's Gaza operation is also the surest way to avoid a regional war'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'Does the president have the right to order military action without a vote from Congress?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Houthi air strikes: why wasn't Parliament consulted?
Today's Big Question It is convention for prime ministers to put military action to a vote but it's not a constitutional requirement
By The Week UK Published
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Will US-UK strikes in Yemen cause direct confrontation with Iran?
Today's Big Question Military action risks prompting retaliation and drawing both sides into a protracted conflict
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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British warship repels 'largest Houthi attack to date' in the Red Sea
Speed read Western allies warn of military response to Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels if attacks on ships continue
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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How Islamic State bombings in Iran could escalate regional war
The Explainer Terrorist group claims responsibility for deadly blasts on 'irredeemable foe' but Tehran likely to ramp up anti-US rhetoric
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will the UK economy bounce back in 2024?
Today's Big Question Fears of recession follow warning that the West is 'sleepwalking into economic catastrophe'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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