Thank you to @PakTVGlobal and @SanaMaqboool for hosting me alongside @DBDesRoches. The link to the full interview is below. This excerpt highlights my analysis of the economic pressure Iran is facing as a result of U.S. sanctions and the naval blockade. youtu.be/dRwlsI5t2q0?...

My press remarks published by Nada AlTaher for The National News: “The prisoner exchange was the main trust-building measure between the Houthis… www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...

SITREP Somalia | Somali government forces reportedly attacked the residence of former Prime Minister Hassan Khaire near Mogadishu's Sayidka Junction following increased troop deployments around the area, with heavy gunfire reported ... continue reading: substack.com/profile/2845...

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Asaib Ahl al-Haq announced that it would sever its organizational ties with Popular Mobilization Forces formations and begin implementing measures aimed at bringing its activities into line with Iraqi state institutions.

Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi passed away. In a 2017 he warned, “[Iran’s] strategy was to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait and then the Strait of Hormuz. If it were able to control both waterways, it would not need to become a nuclear power.”

APNewsAlert: WASHINGTON (AP) — US military disables another commercial ship trying to head to an Iranian port in breach of blockade, AP source says.

#Yemen | Upon further review, the landing gear assembly found among the debris recovered from a drone reportedly shot down over Ma'rib today bears a strong resemblance to the nose landing gear assembly of an MQ-9 Reaper. Read more: substack.com/@bashareport...

Part III of the Series | From Southern Yemen to Russia’s Frontlines in Ukraine: From trench digging to drone supply runs, a Yemeni recruit shares rare footage from inside the Russian war effort. open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

From Basha Report's Substack: Yemen's Southern Transitional Council Turns to Grassroots Mobilization and Defiance After Military Collapse: Facing political isolation, the remaining STC faction is trying to rally its base, continue reading open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

Remember those who served. Respect the sacrifice they made. Reflect on the freedoms we have because of them. Basha Report wishes everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

Abdulmalik al-Houthi Ends Months of Restraint Toward Saudi Arabia: After months of indirect criticism, the Houthi leader is once again blaming Riyadh for Yemen’s economic and political crisis. substack.com/home/post/p-...

It has been more than six months since the last Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea and more than a month since the last Yemen-based drone or missile attack targeting Israel. De-escalation measures are beginning to produce tangible outcomes. @bashareport.bsky.social

Despite the strategic logic behind a Saudi-Yemen energy corridor, the project faces enormous obstacles. The most immediate is Yemen’s unresolved political and military conflict. @bashareport.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/can...

Economically and strategically, the project could reshape the Arabian Peninsula. Politically and militarily, it cannot happen without a durable settlement involving the Houthis and broader Yemeni factions. @bashareport.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/can...

The future of an energy corridor may ultimately depend on whether regional powers choose to view Yemen only as a security problem or as part of a larger economic system. @bashareport.bsky.social

All three aircraft associated with the Pakistani delegation, including the jets believed to be carrying the primary mediation team as well as accompanying technical and advisory personnel, have departed Iran.

Updates on #Iran: Two private jets have departed from Islamabad, both most likely heading to Tehran. The first aircraft, GA6C, is a Gulfstream G600 [#AJ121] historically linked to the movement of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir substack.com/@bashareport...

The Yemeni Face of Russia’s War: “Russia Welcomes You.” Inside Abu Haiman’s social media campaign targeting Yemeni fighters with promises of money, citizenship, and status. open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

Can Yemen Help Bypass the Strait of Hormuz? @bashareport.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/can...

A Gulf-Yemen energy corridor could reshape the Arabian Peninsula. But it cannot happen without a durable political settlement involving the Houthis and other Yemeni factions. @bashareport.bsky.social

Yemeni Mercenary Captured in Ukraine Says Russia Recruited Him With $10,000 Promise: Former Yemeni soldier says recruiters offered $16,000 monthly salaries, sent 30 Yemenis into battle, and only he survived after Russian artillery allegedly shelled their own unit. substack.com/@bashareport...

Video and satellite photos show #Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island apnews.com/article/iran...

Houthis Sharpen Anti-Saudi Messaging Despite Ongoing De-Escalation Talks: Even after direct military talks and a major prisoner exchange, Houthi media platforms are intensifying political, economic, and ideological pressure on Riyadh. bashareport.substack.com/p/houthis-sh...

#Iran #SITREP | President Trump posted an AI-generated photo showing him pointing forward beneath a banner reading “It was the calm before the storm.” ... substack.com/@bashareport...

In another strong sign of de escalation, and hopefully eventual peace in Yemen, the Yemeni National Soccer League has officially restarted after a 12 year pause. This comes alongside the largest prisoner of war exchange to date involving more than 1,600 detainees. substack.com/@bashareport...

This was a big test,” said Mohammed Al-Basha, founder of the US-based risk advisory firm, Basha Report. “If it wasn’t for Saudi lobbying, diplomatic pressure, patience and clear signalling they want to de-escalate with the Houthis this wouldn’t have happened.” www.ft.com/content/7ad9...

Yemen, Houthis, Shabaab and Iran in the Senate Hearing substack.com/profile/2845...

Exclusive Details for Basha Report Substack Subscribers | At Least 1,600 Prisoners Set for Release in Major Yemen Breakthrough: The agreement marks one of the biggest confidence-building steps in years. bashareport.substack.com/p/at-least-1...

#Commentary | Two regional diplomatic sources told Basha Report that China is preparing to present a roadmap aimed at ending the war. The sources said Beijing has already briefed both Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on the proposal. substack.com/@bashareport...

[Free article] Yemen’s New Viral Obsession Shows How Quiet the War Has Become. As the guns fall quieter in Yemen, online spectacles are replacing war headlines. open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

President Trump’s upcoming visit to China remains on schedule with no signs of delay. Today, we tracked at least four C-17 heavy lift flights, RCH4172, RCH3258, RCH4533, and RCH465, all departing from Anchorage, Alaska, to Beijing.

Houthi University Vice Chairman Revives Historical Anti-Saudi Grievances in Yemen substack.com/profile/2845...

What should next week’s Basha Report Substack focus on? Please drop your ideas below. bashareport.substack.com

The hijacked M/T EUREKA (IMO 1022823) from Yemeni waters, carrying Indian and Egyptian crew members, switched its AIS signal back on today after being seized on 2 May 2026. The vessel is currently located off the coast near Bayla in Somalia’s Puntland region ... substack.com/@bashareport...

From Basha Report's Substack Behind the Scenes: Yemen's Southern Dialogue in Riyadh. Exclusive report tracks progress, risks, and key actors shaping the talks. open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

May the 4th be with you #StarWarsDay Resistance tie ✅ Grogu pin ✅ Light saber tie clip ✅

My press comments published by The New York Times’ Pranav Baskar: Mohammed Al-Basha, a regional analyst briefed on the seizure by Yemeni and Somali authorities… www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/w...

The Yemeni Coast Guard confirmed that earlier today, Saturday, May 2, 2026, the oil tanker M/T EUREKA was hijacked off the coast of Shabwa Governorate. substack.com/profile/2845...

From Basha Report’s Substack: A Rare Inside Account of the Early Houthi Years: One Houthi voice traces the path from small study circles to a regional force open.substack.com/pub/basharep...

What a huge leap for Anduril Industries under Palmer Luckey. Just saw their Pulsar AI counter-drone system. A compact sensor setup that tracks drones in real time and connects to Lattice for quick response. Now deployed around the United States Department of War in DC. Made in America 🇺🇸

In Yemen, the Supreme Military Committee, headed by the commander of the Saudi Joint Forces Command, continues its integration and restructuring efforts for forces aligned with the anti-Houthi coalition under the banner of the government of Yemen substack.com/@bashareport...

From Basha Report's Substack: Inside Houthi Foreign Channels. Profiles of the Houthi-linked figures shaping talks with the international community. #Yemen bashareport.substack.com/p/inside-hou...

Reporting that the Houthis are discussing a “toll mechanism” in the Red Sea from Lloyd's List, is nothing new. Basha Report has been reporting on this since 2024. Read the 2024 DW report: www.dw.com/en/are-houth...

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-...