Iran-aligned militias mass on Iraq-Syria border

Iran-aligned militias mass on Iraq-Syria border

2024-03-27

in western Iraq, including al-Qaim in Anbar province and Rabia and Sinjar in Ninawa


Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold

Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold

2024-03-06

to Bab al-Mandeb strait, the gateway to a vital international shipping lane that Iran seeks to control


US military cargo planes airdrop more aid into Gaza

US military cargo planes airdrop more aid into Gaza

2024-03-06

By Al-Fassel


China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy

China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy

2023-09-25

Hassan Rouhani, seen here at Yadavaran oil field in November 2016. [president.ir


Hizbullah cracks down on dissent with attempt to silence clerics

Hizbullah cracks down on dissent with attempt to silence clerics

2023-09-11

. Aoude told Al-Fassel that he was targeted because "I exposed the corrupt, and because I am one


Houthis squander Yemen peace progress to serve Iran

Houthis squander Yemen peace progress to serve Iran

2024-03-02

targeted a ship transporting grain and food destined for Aden and al-Hodeidah, hurting their own people


US, UK blacklist IRGC Quds Force 'enablers' of Houthi attacks

US, UK blacklist IRGC Quds Force 'enablers' of Houthi attacks

2024-02-29

, a day after the Houthis attacked it in the Gulf of Aden. [Saleh al-Obeidi/AFP


Commercial ships face rough waters as Houthis' attacks disrupt trade

Commercial ships face rough waters as Houthis' attacks disrupt trade

2024-02-27

after it was targeted by the Houthis in the Gulf of Aden. [Saleh al-Obeidi/AFP


Miles-long oil slick trails bulk carrier hit by Houthis' missiles

Miles-long oil slick trails bulk carrier hit by Houthis' missiles

2024-02-27

in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen's al-Hodeidah province on July 15, 2023. [Mohammed Huwais/AFP


Houthis' attacks delay critical humanitarian aid to vulnerable people around the world

Houthis' attacks delay critical humanitarian aid to vulnerable people around the world

2024-02-26

, at a camp in al-Hodeidah province's Hays district on March 29, 2022. [Khaled Ziad/AFP


EU's new Red Sea mission will enhance security in key waterway

EU's new Red Sea mission will enhance security in key waterway

2024-02-22

the main sea lines of communication in Bab al-Mandeb strait and the Strait of Hormuz, as well


Iranian weapons smuggled to Houthis stoke group's Red Sea attacks

Iranian weapons smuggled to Houthis stoke group's Red Sea attacks

2024-02-21

By Al-Fassel


Houthis' continued Red Sea attacks imperil global economy

Houthis' continued Red Sea attacks imperil global economy

2024-02-21

this year because of the Houthis' attacks on shipping, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said February


Jordan spearheads regional effort to curb drug smuggling

Jordan spearheads regional effort to curb drug smuggling

2024-02-20

Interior Minister Mazin al-Farrayeh announced that the four countries will now coordinate efforts to tackle


'Lebanon does not want war,' grassroots campaign proclaims

'Lebanon does not want war,' grassroots campaign proclaims

2023-12-01

A billboard bearing the hashtag #Lebanon_Does_Not_Want_War is seen in al-Dabbas Square in downtown