Middle Orient

Iran Update, September 11, 2026

Key Takeaways The Houthis are setting conditions to establish the Bab al Mandeb Strait as an Axis of Resistance-controlled body of water as part of the Axis of Resistance’s effort to assert control over regional oil exports. Allowing the Houthis to consolidate control over the Bab al Mandeb would be …

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Iran Update, September 9, 2026

Key Takeaways Iran has launched a concerted effort in recent days to more aggressively target US naval forces, likely to degrade the United States’ willingness and ability to continue enforcing the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. US officials warned that Iran may be using “more sophisticated weapons” to target …

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