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Houthis

Also known as: Iran-aligned Houthis · Iran-linked Houthis · Iran-backed Houthis · Houthi group · Houthi military spokesperson · Houthi-run media · Yemen-based Houthis

Houthis — Yemen-based group conducting missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, airports, and shipping, impacting global energy markets.

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October 2026
5 OctJoy Online
… till moving at higher cost and via less efficient routes,” said Tim Waterer, chief analyst at KCM Trade. “That combination is enough to subdue prices ‌for now ⁠even though the risks of further damage to energy infrastructure around the Gulf region haven’t gone away.” The Houthis …
Oil slips as Middle East crude exports rise, G7 to release stocks
September 2026
28 SeptJoy Online
… Trump said on Saturday he rejected the plan, but told Axios in a phone interview on Sunday that he expected US negotiators to engage in more talks this week. “Geopolitical risks remain elevated, as the Houthis and Iran continued their attacks on Saudi Arabia, leaving regional su …
Oil heads higher as US-Iran peace talks in stalemate
23 SeptThe Chronicle
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have condemned what they called “unacceptable continued strikes” by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi Arabia. …
G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia
21 SeptJoy Online
Oil prices slid to their lowest in more than a week on Monday on hopes that diplomacy in the Iran war will get a chance ‌this week amid a UN meeting, and as investors eyed a partial recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. …
Oil hits over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war
19 SeptJoy Online
… It was the first time alerts have been issued in Riyadh since the Houthis increased their attacks and declared a “maritime embargo” on the Saudis in July. …
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
17 SeptJoy Online
… In the Middle East, Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance. …
Gold rises over 1% as investors digest Fed hike, oil rally stalls
16 SeptJoy Online
… But the Houthis, an Iran-backed armed group that controls much of western Yemen, denied targeting Mecca and accused Saudi Arabia of “fabrications and lies”. …
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
16 SeptJoy Online
… Sources said on Tuesday that oil loadings ‌at ⁠Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port had been suspended after the world’s biggest crude exporter shut its East-West pipeline following an attack by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Friday. …
Oil falls as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns
14 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… On Saturday, Saudi Civil Defence said in a statement that a projectile fired by the Houthis had injured two people in Jazan region, and damaged several buildings, including a mosque. …
New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz threatens oil supplies
14 SeptJoy Online
… The Houthis said they had also struck a Saudi military base in a neighbouring province. …
Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Mining & Energy

Oil prices fall over 1% amid Iran-US peace talks

The News

Brent crude fell 1.40% to $111.84 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate dropped 1.50% to $102.56 on Monday as Iranian and Qatari officials held a third consecutive day of talks aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. Market analysts attributed the pullback to diplomatic progress hopes and the absence of military escalation over the weekend, though concerns remain that rhetoric could intensify after US midterm elections.

2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 2 November

Oil prices fall over 1% amid Iran-US peace talks
Brent crude fell 1.40% to $111.84 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate dropped 1.50% to $102.56 on Monday as Iranian and Qatari officials held a third consecutive day of talks aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. Market analysts attributed the pullback to diplomatic progress hopes and the absence of military escalation over the weekend, though concerns remain that rhetoric could intensify after US midterm elections.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

Oil prices fall as Middle East peace talks offset conflict fears
Brent crude declined 0.7% to $114.50 a barrel and WTI fell 1.0% to $101.74 on Thursday as hopes for peace negotiations eased concerns about supply disruptions from escalating Middle East conflict, though declines remain limited due to ongoing Houthi attacks and concerns over potential US action against Iran.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabian refinery attack
Brent crude rose 1.3% to $115.36 per barrel after Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest refinery, renewing Middle East supply concerns. US crude rose 1.22% to $101.12 amid the incident.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Oil retreats from six-month highs despite Houthi attack risks
US crude futures fell 1.55% to $101.67 per barrel and Brent crude dropped 1.34% to $115.16 on Monday, after surging to near six-month highs the previous week. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities and airports continued to stoke energy supply concerns.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Oil prices stable as Houthi attacks threaten Saudi supply
Oil futures edged lower in early Asian trading Friday, though Brent crude has risen to a five-month high on supply concerns following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and a shutdown of a Libyan oil pipeline valve.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Oil prices rise amid Houthi attacks, US diplomat withdrawal
Brent crude futures rose 1.2% to $110.11 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 1% to $98.12 on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets prompted the United States to order diplomats and family members to leave its missions in the Kingdom.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

UK to deploy RAF jets defending Saudi Arabia from Houthis
The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in a defensive role against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, following incidents targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh and energy sites. The aircraft will not conduct offensive strikes, according to Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 20 October

Oil prices fall as Trump waivers Russian sanctions amid Middle East tensions
Oil prices declined on Tuesday following an executive order from US President Donald Trump that waived some sanctions on Russian energy exports, though Middle East supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen kept concerns about disruptions in view. Brent crude fell to $109.06 a barrel and WTI eased to $103.32, while traders remained focused on potential damage to Gulf region energy infrastructure.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold falls as investors anticipate Fed policy decision
Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,126.84 per ounce in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's October 27-28 policy meeting for signals on interest rates. Traders are pricing in an 83% chance the Fed will leave rates unchanged next week, while higher interest rates typically weigh on gold prices by increasing the opportunity cost of holding bullion.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Oil prices fall as Trump waives Russia sanctions
US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia, expected to increase Russian fuel exports; Brent crude fell 1.77% to $107.92 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate dropped 0.82% to $100.58. Trump negotiated a deal for Russian diesel exports starting at about 2.3 million barrels this month, rising to about 7.6 million barrels per month.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Oil prices fall as shadow fleet sanctions weighed
Brent crude fell 0.39% to $105.51 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.55% to $97.43 on Friday as investors assessed Middle East risks and possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world's shadow fleet of tankers.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Houthi missile attack kills two at Yemeni presidential palace
Two security personnel were killed when five ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, Yemen's seat of government, according to the Information Minister; the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt but several others were injured.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices fall as investors balance supply risks and sanctions shifts
Brent crude and WTI futures fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz against US efforts to ease sanctions on vessels transporting oil. Attacks in the waterway have surged over the past 10 days, with Iran saying it is stepping up strikes in response to the US blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions introduced last month.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Oil prices rise amid Yemen-Saudi conflict, Russian diesel outlook
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as traders weighed supply risk from Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia against prospects of increased Russian diesel exports. Brent crude futures rose 0.8% to $106.58 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 0.9% to $94.94 a barrel.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

Oil prices fall as Russia diesel supplies weigh on market
Brent crude fell $1.30 to $105.35 a barrel and US WTI dropped $1.25 to $92.49 a barrel, as traders balanced prospects of additional Russian diesel supplies against supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and shipping lanes.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

139 migrants dead after boat capsizes between Djibouti and Yemen
A boat carrying 305 people capsized near Obock, Djibouti, during the night of October 8–9, killing at least 139 migrants, including at least 15 children, with around 84 missing and 82 survivors, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

Oil prices fall on Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire hopes
Oil prices declined after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities, and announced Russia will supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets, with additional shipments planned in November and thereafter. Brent crude fell 1.47% to $103.18 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.68% to $90.31 a barrel.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

Saudi airport hit in latest Houthi attack; dozens wounded
Several people were injured when King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked on Saturday, with western embassies warning citizens away and multiple airlines cancelling flights following the suspected strike by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Arabian airports, three killed
Three Saudi nationals were killed in two Houthi attacks on Riyadh International Airport, according to Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority, with additional injuries reported among Saudi citizens and residents of various nationalities. The Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed responsibility for strikes on the airport and other Saudi facilities as part of escalating conflict with Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

Oil prices rise amid storm and Houthi attack threats
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as the market weighed supply constraints from a storm heading for US oil-producing regions in the Gulf of Mexico and attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia against increased supplies of Middle East crude. Brent futures rose to $101.51 a barrel and US WTI crude rose to $90.25, with the storm potentially affecting six refineries that account for about 50% of US national refining capacity.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Oil prices fall as G7 releases emergency reserves
Brent crude fell 0.65% to $101.59 a barrel and US WTI dropped 1.03% to $90.12 as the Group of Seven agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves, while Middle East crude exports rose above pre-war levels in four of the final seven days of September.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

Oil prices climb as US-Iran peace talks stall
Brent crude rose 1.27% to $105.64 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 0.76% to $93.11 after President Trump rejected Iran's UN-announced peace proposal, while Middle East tensions remain elevated amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

G7 ministers condemn Houthi strikes, demand political resolution
The foreign ministers of the G7 nations have condemned Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia and called on the group to cease military actions and return to the political process. The ministers also called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the Houthis, characterizing Iranian backing as a dangerous pattern of escalation that threatens international trade and global stability.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 21 September

Oil prices fall on diplomacy hopes amid Iran-US tensions
Oil prices hit their lowest in over a week on Monday as investors bet on potential diplomacy between the US and Iran during a UN meeting this week, though the two countries exchanged threats on Sunday. Brent crude fell to $101.71 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate dropped to $98.15 a barrel, breaking below the $100 psychological support level.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Saudi Arabia issues first Riyadh air raid alerts as Houthi attacks escalate
Residents in Riyadh received air raid alerts and explosions were reported in the Saudi capital after the Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks. It was the first such alert in Riyadh since the Houthis declared a "maritime embargo" in July and seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Gold rises 1.1% after Fed rate hike, oil rally falters
Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,310.49 per ounce on Thursday as investors processed the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and signals of further tightening, while oil prices fell as Saudi Arabia offered additional crude cargoes through Oman. An analyst expects gold to remain range-bound unless oil prices decline further, noting the Fed's hawkish message is already priced into the market.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Saudi Arabia says it destroyed Houthi drone near Mecca
Saudi Arabia's coalition spokesman said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening. The Houthis denied targeting the holy city, saying their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases, and accused Saudi Arabia of "fabrications and lies."
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices fall despite Saudi pipeline attack supply concerns
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly by 7.1 million barrels, contrary to analyst expectations for a draw of 1.6 million barrels. Brent crude fell 0.86% to $107.82 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 0.92% to $104.86 a barrel, as investors assessed supply risks following Saudi Arabia's suspension of oil loadings at Yanbu port after an attack on its East-West pipeline.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

Attack on Strait of Hormuz ship threatens global oil supplies
A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile and caught fire, prompting crew evacuation, as Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline after a drone attack. The disruptions raise concerns about Middle East energy supplies, which have already sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Oil prices surge 2%+ amid Houthi strikes and supply disruptions
Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday following new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf, compounded by the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline that threatens up to 4% of global oil supply. Brent crude futures rose $2.90 to $107.51 per barrel and WTI futures rose $2.27 to $102.32 per barrel.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →