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


Jurf al-Sakhr: Iran-backed militants' 'open secret' in Iraq

Jurf al-Sakhr: Iran-backed militants' 'open secret' in Iraq

2023-11-24

] US fighter jets struck two targets in Iraq early on November 22, killing eight pro-Iran fighters


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

response Last November, the Iran-backed Houthis began to carry out indiscriminate attacks against


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


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


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


Iranian regime's inaction in face of Palestinian plight angers regional proxies, civilians

Iranian regime's inaction in face of Palestinian plight angers regional proxies, civilians

2023-11-21

in Iran on November 13. Iran has done little beyond talk in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing war


Houthis' Red Sea escalation deals blow to Gulf state economies

Houthis' Red Sea escalation deals blow to Gulf state economies

2024-02-04

] The Iran-backed Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea have dealt a blow to the global economy, with countries


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


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


Houthis seize commercial vessel in Red Sea in latest Hamas war escalation

Houthis seize commercial vessel in Red Sea in latest Hamas war escalation

2023-11-20

] Japan said Monday (November 20) it was "directly approaching" Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis after


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


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


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


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