Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
Middle East
Iran War Costs U.S. $38 Billion as Congress Warns of Rising Economic and Military Strain
The Congressional Budget Office said the Iran war has cost Washington about $38 billion so far, with the figure expected…
Will the “Institutionalization” of Türkiye-Iraq Relations Take Root?
From Türkiye’s perspective, Iraq is a strategic region that could become one of the hubs of regional trade, energy corridors,…
Houthis Advance Along Yemeni Coast, Threatening Saudi Oil Exports in Red Sea
The Houthis’ advance has raised concerns about the security of shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb, a narrow passage connecting the…
Trump Says Iran War Will End ‘Immediately’ After Midterms
Trump accused Iran’s leadership of deliberately escalating the conflict in an attempt to influence the US elections and damage Republican…
Saudi Arabia: Houthi Attacks Wound 73 Civilians and Hit Energy Sites
73 civilians wounded in Saudi Arabia, including women and children, following Houthi attacks and Saudi airstrikes.
Yemeni Government Forces Report Heavy Losses Inflicted on Houthis in Taiz
The Yemeni government-aligned National Resistance Forces said Sunday that its troops engaged in fierce combat with Houthi forces in the…
Asia Moves to Strengthen Oil and Gas Reserves After Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Although Japan remains heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil and gas, it has been better positioned to withstand the crisis…
US Strike on Wedding in Southern Iran Kills Four, Wounds More Than 60
Ali Malahi, the owner of the targeted building, told Iranian state television that his daughter’s wedding was taking place there…
Israel’s Far-Right Parties Race to Outdo Each Other Ahead of Elections
Israel’s far-right political scene has grown crowded and increasingly combative, as a cluster of small parties compete for a shrinking…
One Libya, Two Destinations: Fidan’s Visit and the New Equation in the Eastern Mediterranean
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan’s move to Egypt following his visit to Libya completes the missing link. The topics to be…
Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan After American Attack on Larak Island
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had launched a combined missile and drone operation targeting two American-linked bases…
Trump Sends Saudi Nuclear Pact to Congress, Insists Riyadh Must Recognize Israel
Saudi Arabia has demanded an irreversible path to a Palestinian state before recognizing Israel.
The Dilemma at Hormuz and the GCC: Repercussions and Solutions
Approximately 20% of global trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz daily, including roughly 16 million barrels of crude oil.
Ankara After Washington and Tehran: Iraq’s Path to Development
Looking at Zaidi’s initial foreign policy moves, he is seeking investment from Washington, political balance from Tehran and economic links…
US Vows ‘Economic D-Day’ as Iran Threatens to Halt Oil Exports
“The economic D-Day” against Iran will begin with the new measures, .S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote in an opinion…
Duran: Netanyahu’s Threats Against Türkiye Reflect Israel’s Growing Isolation
Duran described Netanyahu’s recent remarks as an attempt to create imaginary threats and enemies and distract international attention from Israel’s…
Israeli Military Admits for First Time to Firing on Car Carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab
The Israeli army had previously denied that its troops were involved in the killing of Hind Rajab.
Israel Faces International Criticism Over Strikes on Syria
The Israeli strikes targeted the disused Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in Idlib province.
