# Houthis
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Iran Shifts to Sustained Strikes: Night Raid on U.S. Base in Kuwait and a Wider Campaign to Wear Down Washington and Tel Aviv
Iran says it has moved from isolated retaliation to a sustained campaign of multi‑wave strikes against U.S. and Israeli targets, claiming a night attack on a U.S. helicopter base in Kuwait that it says produced more than 100 wounded. The shift, combined with proxy operations and attacks on shipping, raises the prospect of a wider, protracted regional conflict with immediate economic effects on global energy markets.
Khamenei Reportedly Killed in Strike Attributed to US and Israel — Houthis Condemn Attack as Regional Tensions Spike
Iranian media report that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a strike Tehran blames on the United States and Israel, prompting national mourning and condemnation from allied militants including Yemen’s Houthis. The apparent assassination threatens a fraught succession process in Tehran and raises the immediate risk of broader regional escalation across multiple fronts.
Claims of Khamenei’s Death Ignite Regional Panic as Iran Denies, Strait of Hormuz Shut
Israeli and U.S. leaders asserted that Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes, while Tehran denied the claims and reported deaths among Khamenei’s relatives. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, called for UN action and drew support from allied groups like Yemen’s Houthis, sharply raising the risk of wider regional escalation and disruption to global shipping and energy markets.
A New Middle East War Edges Closer: Chinese Commentary Warns of Imminent U.S.–Israeli Strike on Iran
A Chinese op-ed warns that a large-scale U.S.–Israeli strike on Iran could be imminent after negotiations stalled, citing elevated military postures and preparations on all sides. The commentary stresses the risk of a protracted regional conflict—drawing in proxies, disrupting oil flows and challenging global stability—while urging China to value and protect its peace and interests.
Netanyahu to Press Washington for Stricter Limits on Iran’s Enriched Uranium and Missile Arsenal
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will press President Trump to force the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium and to constrain Tehran’s ballistic missile capabilities. Jerusalem’s assessments warn that Iran is dispersing missiles to complicate strikes and that its missile inventory could return to pre‑attack levels, while Israel weighs risks of wider regional retaliation by Hezbollah and the Houthis.
First Shot Fired: U.S. Downs Iranian Drone as Tehran Narrows Talks and Sidelines Five Mediators
A U.S. jet shot down an Iranian drone near an American carrier on Feb. 3, prompting Tehran to shift Feb. 6 talks to Oman and limit the agenda to nuclear issues while excluding missiles and proxies. The move signals Iran's reluctance to accept broad concessions without sanctions relief and narrows the role for regional mediators, increasing the risk of miscalculation.
Iran’s 1,000-Drone Push Raises Stakes in Middle East; Swarm Warfare and Proxies Enter a New Phase
Iran has unveiled the induction of 1,000 new military drones and showcased six distinct models, positioning the capability as a deterrent against potential US strikes. The move complicates US force protection in the region, heightens risks from Tehran’s proxy networks, and forces Gulf states into a difficult balancing act between alliance ties and economic self‑preservation.