Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia highlights decades of vibrant diplomatic relations

Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia highlights decades of vibrant diplomatic relations

2024-02-13

and its Arab allies is helping to keep Iran in check, despite repeated attacks by the armed affiliates


Enabled by Russia and China, Iran foments instability across Middle East

Enabled by Russia and China, Iran foments instability across Middle East

2023-12-13

with Chinese President Xi Jinping in February. [IRNA] Through their support for Iran


US strikes 'loaded' Houthi missiles that posed 'imminent threat'

US strikes 'loaded' Houthi missiles that posed 'imminent threat'

2024-01-18

areas of Yemen that the Iran-backed group controls, the US military said. The latest round


IRGC vows to continue Gulf intervention with new 'Oceanic Force'

IRGC vows to continue Gulf intervention with new 'Oceanic Force'

2023-12-22

Iran's IRGC navy commander Ali-Reza Tangsiri on December 19 announced that the IRGC-affiliated


Russian-Egyptian nuclear cooperation will have toxic fallout, experts warn

Russian-Egyptian nuclear cooperation will have toxic fallout, experts warn

2024-02-18

through the Suez Canal as a result of the Iran-backed Houthis' attacks on commercial tankers also


Egypt bears brunt of Houthis' attacks with loss of Suez revenue, tourism

Egypt bears brunt of Houthis' attacks with loss of Suez revenue, tourism

2024-01-23

] Egypt's economy is one of the hardest hit by the Iran-backed Houthis' continuing attacks on commercial


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


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


Lebanon's Shia community is quietly dissatisfied with Hizbullah

Lebanon's Shia community is quietly dissatisfied with Hizbullah

2024-02-07

in a full-scale war with Israel, many Lebanese are taking to social media to protest against the Iran-backed


Maersk pauses Red Sea shipping 'until further notice' as Houthis launch new attacks

Maersk pauses Red Sea shipping 'until further notice' as Houthis launch new attacks

2024-01-03

further notice" as the Iran-backed Houthis continued to launch attacks on commercial vessels in the key


Houthis' expulsion of humanitarian staff undercuts efforts to help Yemeni people

Houthis' expulsion of humanitarian staff undercuts efforts to help Yemeni people

2024-02-10

The Iran-backed group's decision to expel certain UN staff stifles and disrupts humanitarian relief


Houthis' hostages: civilian pawns caught up in group's dangerous game

Houthis' hostages: civilian pawns caught up in group's dangerous game

2024-01-19

] As the Iran-backed Houthis continue their assault on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, civilian mariners


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


Houthi attacks on international shipping undermine Yemen's food security

Houthi attacks on international shipping undermine Yemen's food security

2024-01-01

] ADEN -- The continued attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on cargo ships in the Red Sea are exacerbating


After launch of US-led coalition, shipping giants to resume operations in Red Sea

After launch of US-led coalition, shipping giants to resume operations in Red Sea

2023-12-27

because of the increased threat of attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis. Ships have been