Anti-Houthi forces retreat in Yemen as Iran strikes Bahrain

In a development that could further strain US-Iran relations, Iran launched drone strikes against US bases in Bahrain on Sunday, following Saudi-backed forces' retreat in Yemen. Saudi Arabia's campaign against the Iran-aligned Houthis suffered a major setback, as their allies withdrew from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to defend the temporary capital Aden.

This move comes as Iran's attacks on Bahrain, home to US Fifth Fleet headquarters, may pressure President Trump to resolve the war in Yemen. Since the unpopular war affected his Republican Party in recent elections, Trump has been hesitant to escalate tensions. The Houthis, who recently captured the coast along the Red Sea, intensified their drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows and rattling global markets.