Yemen
Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview
The Houthis' threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.
Houthis decided to attack Israel independently of Iran, to uphold US ceasefire, official tells CNN
From diplomacy to bombs: Western nihilism fueled Iran’s expansion - opinion
Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications
Two UK crypto exchanges moved $1 b. for IRGC using fake front woman
Newman has UK corporate records, a promotional video and a global footprint.
Arab media split as Gulf states condemn Iran while Iran-aligned actors denounce US-Israel strikes
Gulf governments emphasize sovereignty and civilian protection as Iran-aligned actors frame the confrontation as external aggression
US urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Israel
Mora Namdar, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, said US citizens should leave using available commercial transportation "due to safety risks."
Record 129 journalists died in 2025, majority allegedly by Israel, says CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists’ annual report described 86 journalist deaths at the hands of Israel, figures that the IDF has since denounced.
Houthi mobilize troops in Yemen with unclear target, as possible strike on Iran looms in - report
According to the report, the Houthis have mobilized on various fronts within Yemen, in what may be an attempt to “ignite a new round of war.”
IDF chief says finger 'on the trigger' as Tehran threat looms over Middle East
Zamir said that the IDF's metaphorical finger was "on the trigger" if its enemies were to make any operational change.
Middle East nations cautious as US military presence grows near Iran - analysis
US moves Air Force and naval assets to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, while regional allies remain largely silent and take a cautious, wait-and-see approach.
UK maritime agency says it recieved a report of an incident 70 nautical miles southwest of Yemen
UKMTO added that a vessel was approached and hailed by a white skiff with five persons on board, and that this was followed by an exchange of small-arms fire.
US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni nationals
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that she had "determined that Yemen no longer meets the law's requirements to be designated for Temporary Protected Status."
Erdogan: Turkey working hard to prevent new Middle East war over US-Iran tensions
Speaking to reporters on a return flight from a visit to Egypt, Erdogan added that talks at the level of the US and Iranian leadership would be helpful after lower-level nuclear negotiations.
