On December 30, 2024, the United States urged the United Nations Security Council to take additional measures in response to the escalating threats posed by the Houthi movement and to hold Iran accountable for its support of the group. Deputy US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, made the remarks...
On December 28, 2024, Israeli Channel 12 provided intriguing insights into the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. According to the report, Haniyeh consistently stayed in the same room during his visits to Tehran, prompting Israeli intelligence to track his locati...
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a new round of sanctions targeting six Houthi leaders and five money exchange and shipping companies involved in the illicit arms trade, money laundering, and the illegal shipment of Iranian oil to the Houthi group. According t...
Six days after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and his subsequent flight to Moscow, sources have disclosed the fate of his brother, Maher Assad, who was left behind. Maher, who commanded the Fourth Division of the Syrian Army and held significant influence within the st...
On December 13, 2024, Yemen's internationally recognized government declared that "the hour of salvation is near," emphasizing the Yemeni people's determination to liberate their country from the grip of the Houthi militia. In an official statement, Yemeni Information Minister...
On December 12, 2024, U.S. Special Envoy to Yemen, Tim Lenderking, stated that the losses suffered by Iranian-backed groups in Lebanon and Syria are intensifying pressure on the Houthis, who control the Yemeni capital and significant parts of the country. However, he noted that these developments ...
On December 11, 2024, the internationally recognized Yemeni government stated it is time for Iran to withdraw its influence from Yemen and respect the country's sovereignty and identity. This call comes as part of a broader effort to empower Yemenis to build their own future. The remarks we...
On December 10, 2024, a U.S. report indicated that the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump could signal a return to the "maximum pressure" policy his administration previously imposed on Iran. The report, published by The National News, suggests that the implications fo...
With the Syrian opposition's announcement early Sunday, December 8, 2024, of their control over Damascus, attention turned to the fate of President Bashar al-Assad and the country he would seek refuge in. Speculations centered on Russia and Iran, the strategic allies of the Syrian regime for d...
In less than two weeks, Syrian opposition forces managed to reach the capital, Damascus, and topple President Bashar al-Assad's regime, which crumbled entirely before the opposition's advances. Many attributed the rapid fall of Assad's regime to Iran's abandonment of its key all...
On December 8, 2024, Syria awoke to an unprecedented morning as millions witnessed opposition forces enter Damascus following their swift capture of Homs, with little resistance from the Syrian Army. Alongside the opposition's advance through the capital, reports confirmed the departure of ...
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has reactivated a "Joint Operations Room" involving the Houthi movement in Yemen, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, and Iranian-backed armed factions in Iraq. This comes after a six-month suspension of the operations. On T...
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Biden administration intensified its sanctions against Iran, targeting 35 entities and vessels accused of illegally transporting Iranian oil to foreign markets. This action is part of what the US Treasury Department describes as Tehran's "shadow fleet.&qu...
On Friday, November 29, 2024, Rashad Al-Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council, addressed the means to end what he termed the "Iranian occupation" of parts of Yemen, referring specifically to the capital Sana'a and areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi group, wh...
Syria – On Thursday, November 28, 2024, Iranian General Kiomars Borhashemi was killed during an opposition assault on Syrian government positions. The attack was led by opposition groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which targeted 12 towns and villages in Aleppo province under the contro...
A recent report from an American research institution, published on November 28, 2024, highlights the recruitment of Yemeni fighters by Russian forces, facilitated by their growing relationship with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization. ...
– On Saturday, November 23, 2024, former Yemeni President Ali Nasser Muhammad clarified his relationship with the Iran-backed Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization, and his views on Iran's role in operating the Aden refinery. *To view the full i...
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...