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

in limited, controlled armed confrontations with the Israeli army across Lebanon's southern border


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

through the Red Sea following the launch of US-led naval operation to protect ships in the strategic


Hizbullah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen

Hizbullah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen

2024-02-03

to the Houthis, who immediately began targeting merchant vessels in the Red Sea. Iran is also using


ISIS 'manufacturing leader', accomplice in chemical attacks, pursued by US government

ISIS 'manufacturing leader', accomplice in chemical attacks, pursued by US government

2023-12-19

1,400 people in Ghouta, near Damascus. [Rami al-Sayed/AFP] The US State


Egypt, US have maintained diplomatic ties for more than a century

Egypt, US have maintained diplomatic ties for more than a century

2023-12-06

event hosted by the US Chargé d'Affaires to learn about continued interfaith efforts encouraging peace


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

[Al-Fassel] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (5th L) meets with members


Iran tries to bolster claim to strategic, disputed Gulf islands

Iran tries to bolster claim to strategic, disputed Gulf islands

2023-12-13

Hawkeye and Air Force Rafale strike aircraft, November 26. [US Navy] In a bid


US mulls task force expansion to counter Red Sea threats

US mulls task force expansion to counter Red Sea threats

2023-12-11

military said. The interceptions -- using surface-to-air missiles of the Aster 15 type -- took


Iranian harassment around key chokepoints threatens global economy

Iranian harassment around key chokepoints threatens global economy

2023-12-10

has found a renewed opportunity to use its proxies in Yemen, the Houthis, to threaten maritime


Iran's support for Houthis continues to have dire consequences for Yemenis

Iran's support for Houthis continues to have dire consequences for Yemenis

2023-12-31

Guard Corps (IRGC) intended to use the Houthis as a proxy force to upset the balance of power


Houthis' Red Sea attacks dim prospects for peace in Yemen

Houthis' Red Sea attacks dim prospects for peace in Yemen

2023-12-30

a durable ceasefire under United Nations (UN) auspices," a US official said. "At the same time


On visit to Egypt, USAID chief unveils new assistance for Gaza

On visit to Egypt, USAID chief unveils new assistance for Gaza

2023-12-06

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) utilizes US Air Force airlift capabilities


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

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

2023-12-22

that would be used when need be," he said. The eventual goal is to create a "shadow navy


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

the multinational Operation Prosperity Guardian to step up Red Sea security. The US and UK militaries


Houthis attack Norway-flagged tanker in Bab al-Mandeb strait

Houthis attack Norway-flagged tanker in Bab al-Mandeb strait

2023-12-12

US destroyer USS Mason crosses the Suez Canal near the Egyptian port city of Ismailia on March 12