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Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Sarea
DISPUTES

Houthis claim to target American destroyers and two cities of Israel

Yemen’s Houthi militants, aligned with Iran, announced on Friday that they had launched missile and drone strikes against the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Ashkelon, as well as three U.S. destroyers in the Red Sea, in solidarity with Gaza and Lebanon. The Israeli military reported intercepting a missile that originated from Yemen after warning sirens were activated. The military spokesperson for the Houthis stated … Continue reading Houthis claim to target American destroyers and two cities of Israel

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Smoke billows over southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes.
DIPLOMACY

US diplomatic efforts in the Middle East struggle as time runs out for Biden

U.S. initiatives aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza have encountered significant obstacles after nearly a year of ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Iran-supported Houthi rebels persist in their assaults on shipping in the Red Sea. Additionally, despite vigorous diplomatic efforts led by the U.S., the Israel–Hezbollah situation is on the verge of escalating into a full-scale regional war. As his administration approaches its conclusion, President Joe … Continue reading US diplomatic efforts in the Middle East struggle as time runs out for Biden

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Houthi-mobilized fighters ride atop a car in Sanaa, Yemen
DISPUTES

Iran played a key role in facilitating discussions for the transfer of Russian missiles to the Houthis

Iran has facilitated ongoing clandestine negotiations between Russia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels regarding the potential transfer of anti-ship missiles to the militant group, according to three Western and regional sources. This development underscores the strengthening relationship between Tehran and Moscow. Seven sources indicated that Russia has not yet made a decision on whether to supply the Yakhont missiles, also referred to as P-800 Oniks. Experts … Continue reading Iran played a key role in facilitating discussions for the transfer of Russian missiles to the Houthis

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DISPUTES

Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attacks into Israel for the first time

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would impose a “heavy price” on the Iran-aligned Houthis controlling northern Yemen, following their missile strike that reached central Israel for the first time on Sunday. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea reported that the group launched a new hypersonic ballistic missile, which traveled 2,040 km (1,270 miles) in just 11.5 minutes. Initially, the Israeli military stated that the … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attacks into Israel for the first time

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