Washington, D.C. – A report from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, released on November 22, 2024, outlines the recent deployment and use of U.S. B-2 and B-52 bombers in the Middle East, characterizing it as a warning to Iran amidst escalating regional tensions. Authored by se...
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...
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...
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...
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Iranian nuclear sites are now "more exposed than ever" to Israeli strikes, emphasizing the opportunity to eliminate what he termed an existential threat to Israel during a meeting with military officials. Katz shared his remarks on soci...
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 ...
A security study released on November 7, 2024, casts doubt on Iran and its regional militias' ability to effectively respond to security and military breaches orchestrated by Israel in the near future. The report from the Red Sea Center for Political and Security Studies asserts that Iran&#...
Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election has reignited memories of his previous decision to designate the Houthi group as a terrorist organization, a move that sparked significant controversy in international and human rights circles. Although the outgoing Biden administrati...
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 ...
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, ...
On Monday, October 28, 2024, Sultan Al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, cautioned the international community about the ongoing efforts of the Houthis to align Yemen with Iran's clerical regime. During a virtual meeting with European Union ambassadors, Al-Arad...
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...
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...
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...
Washington, D.C. — On Monday, October 21, 2024, John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council at the White House, expressed "deep concern" regarding the leak of classified intelligence documents indicating Israeli preparations for a potential military strike on Iran. ...
The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that the United States has finalized arrangements for emergency assistance amounting to $5.2 billion to bolster Israel's air defense systems. This move appears to be a precautionary measure in anticipation of a potential Iranian response to a...
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...
American officials reported on Saturday that Israel has outlined its intended targets in response to the recent Iranian attack, which they describe as “military infrastructure and other facilities linked to Iran's energy system.” In statements published by NBC News, the official...
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...
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, senior Iranian security sources reported that contact has been lost with the commander of Iran's Quds Force, Ismail Qaani, since the recent airstrikes on Beirut. Two high-ranking Iranian officials, speaking to Reuters, stated that Qaani traveled to Lebanon follow...