US, allies take action as Iran seizes tanker carrying Iraqi crude oil in Oman Sea

US, allies take action as Iran seizes tanker carrying Iraqi crude oil in Oman Sea

2024-01-20

, attacked several Houthi military sites in Yemen. Early this month, the United States announced


A decade of controversy: China's Belt and Road Initiative

A decade of controversy: China's Belt and Road Initiative

2024-01-18

that China could use the BRI as a pretext to build up military bases around the world in the name


On regional tour, Blinken seeks more Gaza aid, de-escalation of conflict

On regional tour, Blinken seeks more Gaza aid, de-escalation of conflict

2024-01-09

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits a World Food Program regional warehouse in Amman


Egypt, Cyprus facilitate critical aid to Gaza by land and sea

Egypt, Cyprus facilitate critical aid to Gaza by land and sea

2024-01-18

Police officers stand guard at the gates of the Royal Air Force Akrotiri base, a British overseas


International operation to protect merchant ships in Red Sea gains traction

International operation to protect merchant ships in Red Sea gains traction

2024-01-08

to contribute in coming weeks. Yet the Iran-backed Houthis have continued to harass and attack


US officials urge Israel to limit loss of life in Gaza as war grinds on

US officials urge Israel to limit loss of life in Gaza as war grinds on

2023-12-27

of Democracies (FDD), a Washington-based research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy


US to press for immediate, increased aid for Gaza

US to press for immediate, increased aid for Gaza

2024-01-05

Jaafar/AFP] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (January 4) headed


Lacking ability to confront Israel directly, Iran directs Arab militias to battle on its behalf

Lacking ability to confront Israel directly, Iran directs Arab militias to battle on its behalf

2023-12-29

of the Popular Mobilization Forces against the US [military] in Iraq, or the Houthis' attacks on Bab al-Mandeb


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

Separately, a US warship, the Laboon, shot down four attack drones "originating from Houthi-controlled areas


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

, which was under attack from Houthi forces in the southern Red Sea. US security guarantees


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

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

2023-12-22

released by the Houthis on November 19 reportedly shows Houthi attackers during the capture of Israel


US continues diplomatic efforts to sustain peace in the Middle East

US continues diplomatic efforts to sustain peace in the Middle East

2023-12-18

is required," said economic analyst Antoine Farah, noting that permanent peace is based on granting all


Hamas leaders lead lavish lifestyles amid increasing poverty in Gaza

Hamas leaders lead lavish lifestyles amid increasing poverty in Gaza

2023-12-25

Hamas operative based in Qatar with close ties to Iranian entities. He has been involved in the transfer


Iran tries to bolster claim to strategic, disputed Gulf islands

Iran tries to bolster claim to strategic, disputed Gulf islands

2023-12-13

of Hormuz, Responsible Statecraft said in an August 9, 2023, analysis, noting that Iran has mounted attacks


UK, Italy send warships to support new Red Sea security initiative

UK, Italy send warships to support new Red Sea security initiative

2023-12-20

security initiative, amid escalating attacks staged by the Iran-backed Houthis. "Royal Navy