1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (927+ words) The takeover solidifies the group’s position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult. Houthi forces have taken control of the island of Mayun – also known as Perim – tightening their grip on the eastern coast of the…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (977+ words) Iranian officials have praised the Houthis’ victories in Yemen but have not spoken about any planned closure of Bab al-Mandeb. Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities and state media have praised the Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, which some see…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (126+ words) Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive. Houthis celebrate seizing control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1358+ words) Baghdad launches investigation, closes border after confirming strike came from Iraqi territory. Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its critical East-West oil pipeline, a 1,200km (746-mile) conduit stretching across the Arabian Peninsula, after it was attacked by drones on Friday. The drones…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (361+ words) Iraq condemns the attack, says Prime ⁠Minister Ali al-Zaidi orders an ⁠investigation ​into ⁠those responsible. Saudi Arabia has expressed its “strongest condemnation” after its East-West oil pipeline was hit by drones launched from Iraq. In a statement by the Ministry…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1624+ words) Nearly 60 entities from Iran and abroad face US sanctions over their ties to Iranian oil, weapons and cyberoperations. The United States has announced sweeping new economic sanctions on Iran and countries that trade with it as it seeks to apply…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (142+ words) US sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks. How the US sanctions on Iran impact China The US has sanctioned Chinese entities tied to Iran’s shadow networks but stopped short…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (42+ words) Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for services provided by Iran. Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for services provided…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (145+ words) Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker. Political scientist Stephen Walt says President Donald Trump promised to make the US stronger, but many of his policies are…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago   (79+ words) In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf. This episode was produced by Mohamed Hassan, Marcos Bartolome and Sonia Bhagat. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our…...