Since October 2023, the Houthi, an Iranian-backed Zaydi Shi’a militia operating under the alias Ansar Allah, have engaged in violent operations against international shipping in the vital Red Sea trade route using Iranian missiles, drones, and marine vessels. After Hamas’ incursion into Israe...
THE ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH TENSION IS HIGH:A senior U.S. delegation, led by the White House’s top Middle East adviserBRETT McGURK, arrived in Saudi Arabia today for talks about the recent escalation between Israel and Houthi rebels and the situation in Yemen, Axios’BARAKRAVIDreports. This comes ...
As noted last week, Russia’s economic star has been on the rise and the country is finally enjoying a period of macroeconomic stability and growth, after emerging from a painful recession. If the intent had been to put pressure on the Russian economy, officials in Washington would have direc...
Iran supports both Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as theHouthi rebel movement in Yementhat has been attacking ships in the Red Sea, severely impacting maritime trade through the vital shipping passage. All of theIran-backed proxy groupsoperating in the region have said their actions are in support...
The spotlight has already fallen on Yemen just days into 2024, where the UK and US havecarried out airstrikes on Houthi rebels. It comes after the Iranian-backed fighters have beenattacking merchant ships as they pass through the Red Sea, stating solidarity with Palestinians and clai...
Hezbollah’s military capabilities have also surged, and it has played a key role in the Syrian civil war, keeping President Bashar al-Assad in power. And it has helped train Iran-backed militias in Syria and Iraq, as well as Yemen’s Houthi rebels. What are Hezbollah’s military capabili...
Among the stated reasons, the UAE is mad that the administration didn’t approve of a F-35 sale and responded meekly to a massive Houthi attack on the Middle Eastern country two years ago. Now there’s fear that if the U.S. abandons the UAE altogether, it leaves the natio...
It’s a political commitment by all member countries to come to the aid of any member whose sovereignty or territory might be under attack. Ukraine would meet those criteria, but it is only a partner, not a member. NATO’s doors are open to any European country that wants to...
‘You knew you were in the country illegally’ The post Trump Border… Marianne Williamson Launches Bid for DNC Chair: We Need to Understand ‘The Psychological and Emotional Dimensions of Trump’s Appeal’ December 26, 2024 25 million people in Sudan are very hungry and will soon experience ...
the Iranian mullahs need to be appeased, or that a deal must be reached to prolong an untenable situation that has seen Israel simultaneously defending itself from attacks coming from all sides — Hamas from the west, the Houthi from the south, Hezbollah from the north and Iran from...