US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

2024-10-23

US President Joe Biden greets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Washington


Iraq seeks US energy sector investment to head off China monopoly

Iraq seeks US energy sector investment to head off China monopoly

2024-11-07

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Iraqi officials met with delegations from US


Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

2024-10-22

hosting of the US military's largest base in the Middle East, al-Udeid air base, underscores its


US strikes on Houthi missile sites send message to Iran

US strikes on Houthi missile sites send message to Iran

2024-10-21

, and merchant personnel and vessels in the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden, and to degrade


US acts to counter Houthi threat in Red Sea, support regional partners

US acts to counter Houthi threat in Red Sea, support regional partners

2024-10-21

Treasury sanctioned Sanaa-based company Al-Shahari United Corporation, which relied on a branch office


After Sinwar's death, US, world leaders press for return of hostages

After Sinwar's death, US, world leaders press for return of hostages

2024-10-21

phone calls with Qatari Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Saudi


Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

2024-11-02

A person opens a door adorned with a portrait of slain Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah in al


Russian 'merchant of death' back, selling arms in Yemen

Russian 'merchant of death' back, selling arms in Yemen

2024-10-16

that this [weapon deliveries] does not happen," he said. Weapon transfers "could potentially change


Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

2024-10-31

to "erase Mosul's human heritage," Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage head Ali Obeid told Al


Houthis surveillanceware targets Yemenis, Middle East militaries

Houthis surveillanceware targets Yemenis, Middle East militaries

2024-10-10

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World marks first anniversary of destabilizing October 7 Hamas attack

World marks first anniversary of destabilizing October 7 Hamas attack

2024-10-07

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Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

2024-10-21

, it seeks to dominate Bab al-Mandeb at the southern entrance to the Red Sea via the Houthis, who have been


Houthi weapons procurement operatives in Iran, China face sanctions

Houthi weapons procurement operatives in Iran, China face sanctions

2024-10-04

. Iran-based Hasan Ahmad Hasan Muhammad al-Kuhlani has facilitated weapons smuggling and helped conceal


IRGC-aligned militias turning Iraq into regional hub for drug trafficking

IRGC-aligned militias turning Iraq into regional hub for drug trafficking

2024-10-18

, Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari said September 27. On Iraq's border with Iran


Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

2024-10-02

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