11+ hour, 40+ min 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…...

2+ week, 4+ 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, 6+ day 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…...

2+ week, 6+ day 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…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (39+ words) Official says any state joining US would be considered enemies and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation. Iran security chief Rezaei says any state joining US would be considered enemies and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (40+ words) US president says Iran should ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday. US president says Iran should ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday....

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (133+ words) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Erdogan calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid oil disruption Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, stating that…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1722+ words) US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said the US can sustain its blockade against Iran 'indefinitely'. The United States has threatened to maintain an “indefinite” naval blockade on Iranian ports and impose new measures to isolate Iran economically as…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (1471+ words) Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis escalate their attacks. A series of Houthi attacks in recent weeks, which are among the deadliest in years, is raising fears that Yemen could be sliding…...

1+ mon, 32+ min ago   (42+ words) President Trump again insists US has ‘total control’ of strait, while Tehran resolute that the US must meet its demands. President Trump again insists the US has ‘total control’ of the strait, while Tehran is resolute that Washington must meet…...