Latest Middle East news
Showing 11 matching stories (page 11 of 11), newest first, from the World News archive—not only the latest desk window.
Yemen Offensive Against Houthis Begins as Taiz Siege Looms
President Alimi launches a Yemen offensive against Houthis to retake the north as the group claims Aramco strikes and presses on the vital Taiz-Aden…
IDF Amoudi Strike Targets Hamas Gaza Leader
An IDF Amoudi strike aimed at Hamas leader Ali al-Amoudi hit Gaza on Oct. 3 as medics reported civilian deaths in Remal amid a…
Saudi Houthi Assault Planned for Red Sea Strait
A Saudi Houthi assault is being planned to retake Bab el-Mandeb, Reuters reports, with Yemeni troops and Saudi air power as Red Sea shipping…
GREAT Trust Gaza Reconstruction: Companies, Funding
GREAT Trust Gaza reconstruction explained: the 38-page plan, firms named (BCG, Blair Institute), the $70-100B funding model and $71.4B cost estimate.
US Third Aircraft Carrier Heads Toward Iran
A US third aircraft carrier and 2,000 Marines are heading toward Iran as Washington stacks naval power while Tehran’s Hormuz roadmap remains rejected.
Israel Settlement Boycotts Risk Broader Economic Isolation
Israel settlement boycotts led by the UK could spill into wider economic isolation as banks and importers de-risk, Bloomberg warns ahead of elections.
Strait of Hormuz Talks Explained: Iran, US and Qatar
Strait of Hormuz talks: Iran’s foreign minister met Qatari mediators as the U.S. demands nuclear progress. Key facts, sticking points and what comes next.
Iran ‘Fully Prepared’ for War After Trump Rejects Hormuz Plan
Iran Hormuz plan rejected by Trump; Araghchi says Tehran is fully prepared for war to resume but still awaits a formal U.S. reply via…
Yemen Forces Widen Taiz Attacks on Houthi Lines
Yemen government forces intensified Yemen Taiz Houthi fighting with air and ground assaults as Saudi defenses downed missiles and drones bound for Riyadh.
Israel Strikes South Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone
Overnight Israel Lebanon strikes hit Tyre and Nabatieh after the IDF said a Hezbollah explosive drone targeted troops, straining the June framework deal.
The IRGC: Iran’s Revolutionary Force and Its Global Militant Network
What the IRGC is: how Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps formed after 1979, what its Quds Force does, and why Western governments accuse it of…
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