U.S. Defense Secretary: Houthis See Themselves Less Dependent on Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary: Houthis See Themselves Less Dependent on Iran

Washington, D.C. – On November 21, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, perceives itself as increasingly independent from Iran. He reaffirmed the United States' commitment to weakening the capabilities of the H...

Saudi, Iranian, and Chinese Commitment to a Political Solution in Yemen

Saudi, Iranian, and Chinese Commitment to a Political Solution in Yemen

On November 19, 2024, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China reaffirmed their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, aligning with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations, according to Saudi media reports. This commitment was made during the secon...

UN Security Council to Vote on Renewing Yemen Sanctions

UN Security Council to Vote on Renewing Yemen Sanctions

The UN Security Council is set to vote today, November 13, 2024, on a draft resolution distributed by the United Kingdom, which serves as the penholder on Yemen. This resolution aims to renew the sanctions regime in Yemen under Resolution 2140. According to a summary published on the Security C...

Saudi Chief of Staff Visits Tehran to Discuss Defense Diplomacy

Saudi Chief of Staff Visits Tehran to Discuss Defense Diplomacy

In a historic visit, General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, Chief of the General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, arrived in Tehran on November 10, 2024. This marks the first visit of its kind by a high-ranking Saudi military official to Iran. According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA, Al-Ruwaili ...

Iranian Navy's 100th Fleet Stationed in Gulf of Aden, Reports IRNA

Iranian Navy's 100th Fleet Stationed in Gulf of Aden, Reports IRNA

The Iranian news agency IRNA reported on November 6, 2024, that the Iranian Navy's 100th fleet has been deployed in the Gulf of Aden, off the southern coast of Yemen. According to Admiral Aria Shafqat Roudsari, head of the Khomeini Naval University in Noshahr, the deployment is crucial for ...

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander and Pilot Killed in Aircraft Crash

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander and Pilot Killed in Aircraft Crash

The public relations office of the Quds Base of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps reported on November 4, 2024, the deaths of one of its commanders and a pilot following an aircraft crash during combat operations in the southeastern border area of Sirkan. According to the Mehr News Agency, ...

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attack on Iran as Violation of Sovereignty

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attack on Iran as Violation of Sovereignty

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli military targeting of Iran, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, October 26, 2024. The ministry stated that such actions constitute a violation of Iran's sovereignty and contravene in...

Israel Launches Attack on Iran, Targeting Specific Military Sites

Israel Launches Attack on Iran, Targeting Specific Military Sites

The Israeli Defense Forces announced the commencement of an attack on specific military targets in Iran early Saturday, October 26, 2024. In a statement, the Israeli military confirmed that it is conducting precise strikes on military objectives in Iran, following directives from political lead...

Iran and Saudi Arabia Plan Joint Military Exercises in the Red Sea

Iran and Saudi Arabia Plan Joint Military Exercises in the Red Sea

An Iranian report on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, revealed that Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, marking a significant milestone for the two regional powers. According to the Iranian report, which has not been confirmed by Riyadh, the two ri...

U.S. Officials Concerned After Leak of Israeli Plans to Strike Iran

U.S. Officials Concerned After Leak of Israeli Plans to Strike Iran

American officials have expressed alarm following the leak of U.S. intelligence documents detailing Israel's preparations for a potential attack on Iran, according to Israeli news site Walla. The leak reportedly occurred on a Telegram account linked to Iran, raising significant concerns amo...

The Economist: Four Options for Israel's Response to Iranian Attack

The Economist: Four Options for Israel's Response to Iranian Attack

An analysis by The Economist published on Friday reviewed the viable options available to Israel in response to Iran’s recent missile attack in early October. The British magazine stated that Israeli leaders believe they have no choice but to retaliate. The nature of Israel's potentia...

Loss of Contact with New Hezbollah Leader Amid Israeli Strikes

Loss of Contact with New Hezbollah Leader Amid Israeli Strikes

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Reuters reported that intensive Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut had hindered rescue efforts following a suspected attack that may have killed Hezbollah's potential new leader, Hashim Safi al-Din. According to three Lebanese security sources...