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


Lebanese civilians say Hizbullah's encroaching arms depots make them nervous

Lebanese civilians say Hizbullah's encroaching arms depots make them nervous

2024-02-13

on condition of anonymity. Elements of the Iran-backed Houthis also are based in the southern


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

, journalists visit a tunnel that Hamas reportedly used to attack Israel through the Erez border crossing


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


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


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


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 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


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

base. [US Embassy in Cairo] Graduates from a recent English training


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


Iranian harassment around key chokepoints threatens global economy

Iranian harassment around key chokepoints threatens global economy

2023-12-10

Matthew Miller. "Attacks launched from Houthi-controlled areas have also threatened US


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


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

and shelter supplies, food, and market-based assistance for more than 120,000 people," USAID said


Hamas leaders lead lavish lifestyles amid increasing poverty in Gaza

Hamas leaders lead lavish lifestyles amid increasing poverty in Gaza

2023-12-25

conditions long before the latest conflict, sparked by the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on southern