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


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

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

2024-01-18

action and the establishment of an international coalition to help protect shipping from the group's


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


US mulls task force expansion to counter Red Sea threats

US mulls task force expansion to counter Red Sea threats

2023-12-11

). According to a senior US government official, the plan is to expand the CMF's Combined Task Force 153 (CTF


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

are currently working on plans for the first vessels to make the transit and for this to happen as soon


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


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


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

, Germany, Italy and Belgium have said they plan to contribute ships. The initial one-year


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


Houthis' Red Sea escalation deals blow to Gulf state economies

Houthis' Red Sea escalation deals blow to Gulf state economies

2024-02-04

. "The current developments have ruined all plans and expectations for economies that have been reassuring


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 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


Houthis use Hamas war as pretext to attract new recruits

Houthis use Hamas war as pretext to attract new recruits

2023-11-24

A fighter loyal to the Iran-backed Houthis shouts slogans during a military parade through


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


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