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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh.
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Saudi Arabia aims to facilitate discussions between Trump and Iran regarding a new nuclear agreement

Saudi Arabia is willing to act as a mediator between the Trump administration and Iran in an effort to establish a new agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, according to CNN. The kingdom is apprehensive that Iran might be more likely to pursue nuclear weapons now that its regional proxies, which have historically served as a deterrent against Israeli aggression, have been considerably diminished. … Continue reading Saudi Arabia aims to facilitate discussions between Trump and Iran regarding a new nuclear agreement

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Trump’s desire to reclaim control over the Panama Canal may come with significant repercussions

In recent weeks, during his time as president-elect, Donald Trump publicly asserted that the Panama Canal should be returned to the United States and indicated that he would not dismiss the possibility of using military force to reclaim it. At his inauguration on Monday, Trump reaffirmed this stance. His threat to overturn decades of established American policy and potentially engage in military action to regain … Continue reading Trump’s desire to reclaim control over the Panama Canal may come with significant repercussions

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Explosions take place on the deck of the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion on the Red Sea, in this handout picture released August 29, 2024. Houthi Military Media.
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Tanker struck by Houthis successfully salvaged, preventing a disaster in the Red Sea

A challenging operation to recover an oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis militants in the Red Sea and prevent what could have been one of the largest oil spills in history has been successfully completed, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey and the Greek government. The 900-foot Greek-registered MT Sounion, which was transporting 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was hit by multiple missiles … Continue reading Tanker struck by Houthis successfully salvaged, preventing a disaster in the Red Sea

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firefighter works to extinguish a fire at a power station following Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen.
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US reports that its forces targeted Houthis armament depots in Yemen

The US military announced on Wednesday that its forces targeted weapons storage sites utilized by Yemen’s Houthis for assaults on American naval vessels and commercial ships. According to a statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation included “multiple precision strikes,” and it confirmed that there were no injuries or damage to US personnel or equipment. The statement did not disclose the specific locations of … Continue reading US reports that its forces targeted Houthis armament depots in Yemen

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Smoke rises after Israeli strikes near Sanaa airport, in Sanaa, Yemen.
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US and UK military forces carried out strikes on Yemen

On the evening of January 5, American and British forces launched an assault on Houthi positions. This operation took place shortly after a ballistic missile was fired from Yemen towards Israel, as reported by The Times of Israel. According to the publication, which referenced Arabic media, the Western coalition executed three waves of strikes targeting the city of Saada, located in the mountainous northwest of … Continue reading US and UK military forces carried out strikes on Yemen

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Houthi-mobilized fighters ride atop a car in Sanaa, Yemen
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Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue self-defense after U.S. airstrikes

Yemen’s Houthis spokesperson, Mohammed Abdulsalam, stated that the nation will persist in its self-defense following multiple U.S. airstrikes that targeted facilities in the capital, Sanaa, on Tuesday. The U.S. military confirmed that it conducted strikes against Houthi positions in Sanaa and along Yemen’s coast on both Monday and Tuesday. According to a statement from the U.S. Central Command, “On December 30 and 31, U.S. Navy … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue self-defense after U.S. airstrikes

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Smoke rises after Israeli strikes near Sanaa airport, in Sanaa, Yemen.
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WHO chief confirmed he was at the Yemeni airport hit by Israeli airstrikes

Israeli forces conducted a series of airstrikes on Thursday targeting the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and the western city of Hodeidah, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals and injuring many others, according to a statement from the Iran-aligned Houthis, who pledged to retaliate. The assault on Sanaa International Airport resulted in the deaths of three people and left 30 others injured, as reported … Continue reading WHO chief confirmed he was at the Yemeni airport hit by Israeli airstrikes

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Israeli forces have reported the interception of a missile that was fired from Yemen

Israel’s military announced that it successfully intercepted a missile early Wednesday morning, which had been launched from Yemen and entered Israeli airspace. Sirens were activated to alert residents about the potential danger of falling debris from the interception, according to an official statement from the army. Magen David Adom, the ambulance service, reported that around nine individuals sustained injuries while attempting to reach a safe … Continue reading Israeli forces have reported the interception of a missile that was fired from Yemen

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Houthi-mobilized fighters ride atop a car in Sanaa, Yemen
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Israel asks diplomats to seek Houthis’ listing as terrorists

Israel has directed its diplomatic missions across Europe to advocate for the classification of the Iran-supported Houthi group in Yemen as a terrorist organization. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar emphasized in a statement, “The Houthis represent a danger not just to Israel, but to the entire region and the world at large. The foremost action we must take is to label them as a terrorist organization.” … Continue reading Israel asks diplomats to seek Houthis’ listing as terrorists

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A poster of assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at the Hamas office in Sanaa, Yemen.
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Israel has officially confirmed its involvement in the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh for the first time

Israel’s Minister of Defence, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that his country was responsible for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. He also issued a warning that the Yemen-based Houthi group will face a significant retaliation. During an event honoring personnel from the Defence Ministry on Monday evening, Katz stated that Israel has “dealt a severe blow to the … Continue reading Israel has officially confirmed its involvement in the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh for the first time

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