Iran tries to bolster claim to strategic, disputed Gulf islands

Iran tries to bolster claim to strategic, disputed Gulf islands

2023-12-13

islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb, which are claimed by both Iran and the United Arab


US military presence in Middle East seen as pillar of regional security, stability

US military presence in Middle East seen as pillar of regional security, stability

2023-12-20

cruises toward the Strait of Hormuz off the shores of Khasab in Oman on January 15, 2012, after Iran


Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East

Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East

2024-01-05

on December 18 announced the initiative after Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated attacks on tankers, cargo


A coalition of nations issues 'very clear' warning to Houthis over Red Sea attacks

A coalition of nations issues 'very clear' warning to Houthis over Red Sea attacks

2024-01-04

the Iran-backed Houthis to immediately halt their attacks against commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea


Iranian harassment around key chokepoints threatens global economy

Iranian harassment around key chokepoints threatens global economy

2023-12-10

Iran's IRGC naval forces attack a naval vessel during a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz off


Houthis' Red Sea attacks dim prospects for peace in Yemen

Houthis' Red Sea attacks dim prospects for peace in Yemen

2023-12-30

the peace process in Yemen. [Ansarallah Media Center/AFP] The Iran-backed Houthis


Houthis' largest Red Sea barrage blocked by US, UK forces

Houthis' largest Red Sea barrage blocked by US, UK forces

2024-01-10

on Tuesday (January 9) shot down more than 20 drones and missiles over the Red Sea launched by the Iran


Iran aiming to destabilize neighbors, fund militias through illegal drug trade

Iran aiming to destabilize neighbors, fund militias through illegal drug trade

2023-12-15

from Iran to markets in the Middle East is expanding, officials say, forcing the region's governments


US mulls task force expansion to counter Red Sea threats

US mulls task force expansion to counter Red Sea threats

2023-12-11

is leading an effort to expand a multinational naval partnership in the Red Sea as the Iran-backed Houthis


Houthis strengthen military capabilities amid truce, experts warn

Houthis strengthen military capabilities amid truce, experts warn

2023-12-07

A fighter jet flies over during a Houthi military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Iran


Houthis' Red Sea threats add to Egypt's economic woes

Houthis' Red Sea threats add to Egypt's economic woes

2023-12-26

, has been affected by the Iran-backed group's threats and attacks in the Red Sea, which this week


Houthis launch fresh attacks in Red Sea as Iran claims 'predominance'

Houthis launch fresh attacks in Red Sea as Iran claims 'predominance'

2023-12-14

." Iran's Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani meanwhile threatened that a US effort to boost


US announces new, 10-nation initiative to quell Houthis' attacks

US announces new, 10-nation initiative to quell Houthis' attacks

2023-12-19

during a tour organized by the Iran-backed Houthis on November 22 shows the Galaxy Leader cargo ship


UK, Italy send warships to support new Red Sea security initiative

UK, Italy send warships to support new Red Sea security initiative

2023-12-20

security initiative, amid escalating attacks staged by the Iran-backed Houthis. "Royal Navy


Blacklisted Hamas leaders 'perpetuated group's violent agenda'

Blacklisted Hamas leaders 'perpetuated group's violent agenda'

2024-01-04

said in the past that "Hamas has long drawn on money and training from Iran and Iranian proxies like