US Imposes New Sanctions on Houthi Leaders and Money Exchange Firms

US Imposes New Sanctions on Houthi Leaders and Money Exchange Firms

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...

Maher Assad's Fate Revealed After Bashar's Flight to Moscow

Maher Assad's Fate Revealed After Bashar's Flight to Moscow

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...

U.S. Envoy Highlights Increased Pressure on Houthis Amid Iranian Losses

U.S. Envoy Highlights Increased Pressure on Houthis Amid Iranian Losses

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 ...

U.S. Report Suggests Winds of Change for Yemen as Iran Weakens

U.S. Report Suggests Winds of Change for Yemen as Iran Weakens

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...

Iranian General Killed in Opposition Attack in Syria

Iranian General Killed in Opposition Attack in Syria

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...

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...