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


IRGC's proxies dig in, stockpile arms along Iraq-Syria border

IRGC's proxies dig in, stockpile arms along Iraq-Syria border

2024-11-09

Fighters from the Iran-backed Iraqi militia Sayed al-Shuhada, which operates in the Iraq-Syria


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


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


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

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

2024-10-16

By Al-Fassel


Region shows little interest in Hizbullah chief's 2nd speech

Region shows little interest in Hizbullah chief's 2nd speech

2023-11-08

in Beirut's southern suburb on November 3. [Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP] BEIRUT -- Hizbullah


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

By Al-Fassel


Embattled Hizbullah chief Nasrallah to make first public speech amid spiraling crisis

Embattled Hizbullah chief Nasrallah to make first public speech amid spiraling crisis

2023-11-02

. A writer and political analyst at Independent Arabia, Sawsan Muhanna, told Al-Fassel: "The historical


Hizbullah manipulates Lebanese banking system in service of Iran

Hizbullah manipulates Lebanese banking system in service of Iran

2024-05-08

Al-Fassel. The Iran-backed party employs trusted individuals to keep its illicit


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


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