Houthis: The militiamen who've been stepping up their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea
The Iranian-backed militia group, which has an estimated 20,000 fighters, wants to reduce Western influence in the Middle East.
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USA US Department of Defense announces closure of Gaza humanitarian aid pier
The US Department of Defense announced the pier has 'concluded its operations'.
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USA US Navy scores first air-to-air kill with electronic attack Growler as it zaps Houthi target
The US Navy EA-18G Growler, a variant of the two-seat Super Hornet, was defending commercial shipping against Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
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USA USS Dwight D Eisenhower safely home after battling Houthi missiles and drones
The aircraft carrier completed more than 10,000 aircraft launches and recoveries during her nine-month deployment in the Red Sea.
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News US to axe Gaza aid pier after limited use due to bad weather and security concerns
Over 8,100 tonnes of humanitarian aid has been delivered from the pier, but the Pentagon said the operation would be drawing to a close.
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Middle East Watch: Greek vessel defends cargo ship from multiple Houthi attack drones
The Greek naval vessel HS Psara worked with Dutch naval personnel to shoot down two Houthi drones in defence of a cargo ship.
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Middle East Houthi rebels upping their game in Red Sea with more advanced drone boats
The Houthis have used a new drone called the Tutan 1 which reportedly can carry a warhead of up to 1,500kg.
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Middle East US military destroys Houthi radar site posing threat to coalition forces and merchant ships
Central Command said the action had been taken on the radar site in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen to protect the freedom of navigation.
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Middle East US military destroys Houthi drones that were seen as an imminent threat in Red Sea
US Central Command said at least three attack drones had been sent against coalition forces and commercial ships in the Middle East.
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Royal Marines Afghan war hero returns home after being held on spy charges in Middle East
Former Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher was cleared of spying charges earlier this month and has now returned home to the UK.
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USA USS Dwight D Eisenhower heads home after twice extended Red Sea deployment
The USS Dwight D Eisenhower has been deployed for eight months, longer than any other US carrier for the last five years.
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Middle East US humanitarian aid pier in Gaza expected to reopen after weather shutdown
In March, US president Joe Biden announced that the US would be assembling the floating structure off the coast.
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USA US Navy rescues crew members from cargo ship struck by Houthis in the Red Sea
A Liberian-flagged bulk cargo vessel came under attack by a Houthi uncrewed surface vessel (USV).
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Middle East Heavy seas put US military-built pier out of action for more than a week in Gaza
The US Army and Royal Fleet Auxiliary worked together to build the pier and causeway to help delivery of humanitarian aid.
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Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan deploys for Red Sea to relieve HMS Diamond
HMS Duncan will be a like-for-like replacement for HMS Diamond – armed with the same Sea Viper missile system.
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Middle East Thousands of Palestinians in dire need will be fed by the UK, says Defence Secretary
Grant Shapps highlights the importance of the temporary US military-built Gaza pier for delivering vital aid.