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 destroyer shoots down Iran-made drone in Red Sea

US destroyer shoots down Iran-made drone in Red Sea

2023-11-30

The Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group transits the Strait of Hormuz on November 26. [US


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


Yemeni fishermen lose livelihoods as Houthis attack Red Sea shipping

Yemeni fishermen lose livelihoods as Houthis attack Red Sea shipping

2024-01-13

of Aden. "Our fear of missiles has caused us to stop fishing," said Abdo Ahmed, a fisherman


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


US sending military planes to Egypt with Gaza aid

US sending military planes to Egypt with Gaza aid

2023-11-28

] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shakes hands with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the West


Enabled by Russia and China, Iran foments instability across Middle East

Enabled by Russia and China, Iran foments instability across Middle East

2023-12-13

. [Iranian Army office/AFP] Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi shakes hands


Houthi attacks in Red Sea pose increasing threat to international commerce

Houthi attacks in Red Sea pose increasing threat to international commerce

2023-12-05

patrols the waters of the Gulf in this file photo from February 1998. [Felix Garza/US Navy/AFP


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

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

2023-11-24

An image shared on social media showing an apparent US strike near Jurf al-Sakhr. [File


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


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


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

the Israeli army and Hizbullah. At least 218 people have been killed in Lebanon, mostly Hizbullah


First aid convoy enters Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing

First aid convoy enters Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing

2023-12-18

the Rafah crossing with Egypt (about 3km away). Kerem Shalom was used for the transfer of 60


Houthis' Red Sea attacks push global oil prices higher

Houthis' Red Sea attacks push global oil prices higher

2023-12-21

, the US benchmark, was up 1.5% at $75.06 a barrel. It has also risen 5% over the past three trading