Join me tomorrow morning in Arlington, Virginia. I’ll be speaking at the GTSC's Homeland Security Today 2026 Counterterrorism Conference on the Yemen-based Houthis and Iran’s shifting proxy strategy. members.gtscoalition.com/calendar/Det...

Iran: Who Actually Calls the Shots as Divisions Surface in Tehran Mounting backlash inside Iran puts Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi under pressure as criticism from state media and lawmakers intensifies over his handling of talks and public messaging. open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

My press comments published in The New Arab by Cian Ward: Mohammed Al-Basha, founder of Basha Report, a US Risk Advisory Firm, says the main issue is the distance between different visions. Read more: www.newarab.com/analysis/bet...

Rhetoric aside, nine days have passed since the last Yemen-based Houthi drone or missile attack on Israel, and 18 days since military operations resumed, with no maritime vessel targeted during that time.

This Basha Report examines Iran’s options after the U.S. imposed a naval blockade. It covers likely responses, risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and includes a detailed list of Iran’s remaining weapons, from anti-ship missiles and drones to mines, torpedoes ... bashareport.substack.com/p/iran-signa...

Although mines have long been a discussion in the strait, this is the first time Iran openly said Tehran placed sea mines, Mohammed Al-Basha, founder of the risk analysis Basha Report, told USNI News in an email. . news.usni.org/2026/04/09/v...

While in London this week I spoke with Argus, Associate Editor, Andrey Telegin, about the outlook for Hormuz traffic, the debate over potential toll frameworks, and why Yemen's Houthis remain a key swing factor for regional shipping risk. www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-...

I’m in London this week. Excited to catch up with old colleagues and meet some new people. Feel free to reach out (DMs open).

It now appears that the Qatar-linked LNG tankers Al Daayen (IMO 9443413) and Rasheeda (IMO: 9443413), which loaded cargo in late February, briefly moved east toward the Strait of Hormuz but have since turned back.

Exclusive for Basha Report Substack Subscribers: Inside the Houthi arsenal of small arms, land systems, missiles, naval systems, and drones. A 116-system network spanning land attack, maritime strikes, and aerial warfare open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

I appreciate the White House, the State Department, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee staff for taking time out of their busy schedules to meet today. Thank you for the thoughtful conversation and the chance to discuss current issues. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I appeared on BBC News with Steve Lai tonight to discuss the relationship between Iran and the Houthis, focusing on the situation in the Red Sea and the risks facing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and global shipping routes. x.com/bashareport/...

Breaking: Yemen-based Houthi military says a statement is coming soon.

[Free Article] @BashaReport @Substack Al-Houthi Unveils $27 Billion Losses, Pressures Saudi Arabia for Compensation: Houthi Signals Support for Iran Without Declaring War or New Operations open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

From BashaReport’s Substack Iran: Men of the Regime From Zolghadr to Ghalibaf, both power and peace talks sit within a small group where war, intelligence, and politics meet. open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

#Iran | Multiple United States Air Force C-17 aircraft have been departing from Fort Liberty [Fort Bragg], via Simmons Army Airfield (KBOP). The base is home to major units including the 82nd Airborne Division ... substack.com/profile/2845...

My press comments published by The Wall Street Journal’s Stephen Kalin, Omar Abdel-Baqui, and Saleh al-Batati .. read more substack.com/@bashareport...

Deep Dive: The Unseen Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khameni's rise from a shadow operator to absolute power. Wars shaped him. Loss hardened him. Now power gives him a path for retaliation driven by grief and anger. open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning urging people to stay away from key oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. substack.com/@bashareport...

Just wrapped up a briefing with Basha Report Risk Advisory clients on developments on the Houthi front in Yemen, the war in Sudan, business opportunities in Syria, and the latest on negotiations with Iran. Reach out to see which service package fits your needs and how we can support your business.

#SITREP #Saudi | In the past 24 hours, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 65 drones and 7 ballistic missiles across 21 official statements and alerts. substack.com/@bashareport...

U.S. Naval Institute: U.S. air superiority is an issue for the [Iranian] fast-attack craft, which can easily be destroyed by U.S. fire, Mohammed Al-Basha , who authors the Middle East risk analysis Basha Report , told USNI News. news.usni.org/2026/03/13/m...

“Si la guerra se alarga y aumenta la presión dentro del Eje de la Resistencia, es más probable que intervengan con una escalada calibrada”, anticipa Mohammed Al-Basha, experto en Yemen y autor del informe de riesgos Basha Report. elpais.com/internaciona...

My press comments published by Sudarsan Raghavan for The New Yorker: [Basha Report's] Mohammed Al-Basha, a Middle East politics-and-security expert, told me that the Houthis have been readying themselves for action. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

On the question of Houthis joining the war In the section of the statement that addressed regional allies, Mojtaba Khamenei described the resistance front as a network of partners … continue reading: substack.com/@bashareport...

I argue in GTSC's Homeland Security Today 47 Years in the Making: The War Washington Always Knew Would Come www.hstoday.us/subject-matt...

Exclusive: Answering the key question of whether the Houthis in Yemen will join the war in support of Iran or stay out of it. ttps://open.substack.com/pub/bashareport/p/the-houthis-quiet-restraint-in-the?r=4pe2u8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Tomorrow on Basha Report’s Substack, “The Houthis’ Quiet Restraint in the Arabian Gulf” goes live at 10 am ET. Subscribe to read it first. bashareport.substack.com

"Many analysts miss the emotional and religious weight of losing [Khamenei]," Mohammed Albasha, analyst and founder of the US-based risk-analysis consultancy Basha Report, told @cathrinschaer.bsky.social. amp.dw.com/en/iran-war-...

Free Basha Report Substack article: Iran’s Wartime Chain of Command Starts to Break The Revolutionary Guard holds growing operational power and may refuse to accept a supreme leader who does not back its strategic direction. bashareport.substack.com/p/irans-wart...

In his third speech since the outbreak of the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran, a visibly angry al-Houthi again stopped short of announcing the resumption of maritime operations or attacks on U.S. assets or the Israeli homeland. Read more: substack.com/profile/2845...

From Department of War: Iran’s military activity has dropped sharply as the United States campaign expands. Pentagon officials said ballistic missile launches are down 86% t since the start of fighting, including a 23% drop in the last 24 hours, while one way attack drone launches are down 73%.

#Commentary On 1 March 2026, Basha Report informed its clients that regional sources see signs of rogue officers within Iran’s military. This may also be an attempt to deflect blame and avoid responsibility ... continue reading: substack.com/@bashareport...

My press comments on #Iran published by The Wall Street Journal's Benoit Faucon: Khamenei's death “strengthens the most hard-line and militarized elements inside the regime,” said Mohammed Al-Basha, founder of Basha Report ... continue reading: www.wsj.com/world/middle...

Security Alert from Basha Report: The Houthis have not said they will resume maritime operations or carry out attacks on Israeli or U.S. assets.

The Gulfstream G550 long range business jet carrying Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, arrived at Washington substack.com/@bashareport...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa this morning for an official visit. Photos and flight tracking data indicates a possible arrival on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET405 from Tel Aviv. substack.com/@bashareport...

My interview with ZDF's Golineh Atai: [Houthis] are importing equipment to build their own military industrial complex. They no longer rely only on components delivered from Iran, even though they still depend on Iranian know how. www.zdfheute.de/video/heute-...

One Million Captagon Pills, 160 kg Seized Near Yemen's Bab al Mandab Forces under Brig. Gen. Hamdi Shukri, commander of the 2nd Southern Giants Brigades second division, have intercepted a major drug shipment near Bab al Mandab ... continue reading: substack.com/profile/2845...

Seven additional United States Air Force KC-135R tankers are departing the continental United States and heading east across the Atlantic toward Europe substack.com/profile/2845...

From Basha Report's Substack: Houthi De Facto Government Claims $13.08 Billion in Unpaid Salaries. Houthis De Facto Prime Minister Urges Riyadh to Begin Payments to "Close the Files." open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

Thank you ACLED's Luca Nevola and Sherwan Hindreen Ali for referencing Basha Report's Substack in your latest analysis on Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)! substack.com/@bashareport...

#Iran | Ali Al Dafiri in his show Almuqabala on Al Jazeera Media Network interviewed Iran's Al Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran. substack.com/@bashareport...

Good afternoon from London. It’s cloudy and chilly, but I’ll take this any day over DC’s icy freeze.

#SITREP #Somalia | The Horn of Africa nation recorded several political and security developments this week. substack.com/profile/2845...

The Saudi-Backed Internationally Recognized Government of Yemen Forms a New Cabinet After years without female representation, three women joined the cabinet, alongside five former STC officials, while eight ministers retained their posts. open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

Publishes on February 6th, 12:01am ET. Subscribe now and receive the FREE post in your inbox when it’s live. Shamkhani, a senior Iranian national security figure framed negotiations as possible but made clear that Iran is preparing for a wider… open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

#Scoop Exclusive Basha Report Substack reporting on the upcoming Iran-U.S. talks in Muscat, based on conversations with Western and Arab officials. What Iran is offering, what Washington is seeking, and why timing matters. bashareport.substack.com/p/what-mosco...

In January 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned NS Silver, a Russian owned oil tanker. About a year later, the vessel, now renamed Silver, is anchored near the Houthi controlled port of Salif, north of Hudaydah.. read more substack.com/@bashareport...

American oil companies are exploring business in Yemen in line with President Trump’s agenda substack.com/profile/2845...