French and German Foreign Ministers Visit Damascus Amid Political Shift

French and German Foreign Ministers Visit Damascus Amid Political Shift

DAMASCUS, Syria — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barot arrived in Damascus on Friday, January 3, 2025, marking a significant diplomatic engagement as he is followed by his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock. This visit is notable as it represents the first high-level delegation fr...

Iraq Receives U.S. Request to Curb Houthi Activities on Its Soil

Iraq Receives U.S. Request to Curb Houthi Activities on Its Soil

On December 24, 2024, an Iraqi Foreign Ministry official disclosed that the country has recently received what he described as "positions" from the United States urging it to halt Houthi activities classified as terrorism within its borders. In a statement reported by Al-Arabi Al-Jade...

Yemen to Reopen Embassy in Damascus Following Assad's Downfall

Yemen to Reopen Embassy in Damascus Following Assad's Downfall

The internationally recognized Yemeni government announced on December 21, 2024, its intention to reactivate its embassy in Damascus, Syria, following the collapse of Assad's regime, which had previously handed the embassy premises over to the Iran-backed Houthi group, classified as a terroris...

Rashad Al-Alimi Discusses Economic Support with U.S. Envoy

Rashad Al-Alimi Discusses Economic Support with U.S. Envoy

On Monday, November 25, 2024, Rashad Al-Alimi, the Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, met with U.S. Special Envoy Timothy Lenderking and U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Stephen Fagin to discuss the necessary support for the Yemeni economy. During the meeting, which was also atten...

U.S. Defense Department Deploys F-35C Fighters Against Houthi Targets

U.S. Defense Department Deploys F-35C Fighters Against Houthi Targets

On November 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the deployment of F-35C fighter jets, operated by the U.S. Marine Corps, in recent operations against the Houthi group, which is designated as a terrorist organization internationally. According to the military-focused outlet "...

US Forces Destroy Three Houthi Drones and Missile Systems in 24 Hours

US Forces Destroy Three Houthi Drones and Missile Systems in 24 Hours

On September 8, 2024, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the destruction of three drones and two missile systems belonging to the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization, within the past 24 hours. In a statement reviewed by Barran Press, CENTCO...