Jan 24, 2022
US calls for de-escalation in Yemen
The development comes in the wake of Houthi strikes on the UAE, and fierce retaliation on the Iran-backed group by a Saudi-led military coalition. By Erin Viner "The escalation in…
Jan 20, 2022
Israel offers defense support to UAE
The proposed assistance comes in the wake of a deadly attack on the United Arab Emirates by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. By Erin Viner "We stand ready to offer you security…
Jan 18, 2022
Houthi attack on UAE kills 3
Abu Dhabi is vowing to avenge by armed drone and missile strikes near its airport launched by Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen. By Erin Viner "The UAE condemns this terrorist…
Jan 13, 2022
Israeli Defense Minister assesses naval readiness
Defense Minister Benny Gantz joined IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi and Commander of the Israeli Navy Major General David Sa’ar Salama for a security situation assessment…
Jan 12, 2022
NAVCENT head visits Israel amid Iran tensions
US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper visits Israel amid mounting tensions with Iran and its regional proxies. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner During his…
Jan 10, 2022
UN: Iran smuggling weapons to Yemen
A confidential United Nations report has provided “detailed evidence” that Iran is exporting arms to Yemen and elsewhere, reports the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). By Erin Viner A team of…
Sep 23, 2021
Israel, US talk “Plan B” for Iran’s nuclear program
It has been reported that officials from Israel and the United States met to discuss a back-up, so-called “Plan B” response in the event that diplomatic efforts to bring Iran…
Sep 01, 2021
Houthis attack Saudi airport
Saudi state television reported drone strikes on its Abha Airport by the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen. By Erin Viner A second armed drone was intercepted by the Saudi-led…
Jun 22, 2021
Raisi demands US lift sanctions
Iranian President-Elect Ebrahim Raisi accused the United States of violating the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal, while demanding that "all US sanctions must be lifted and…
Apr 22, 2021
Greece to supply Saudis with Patriots
Greece is going to transfer a Patriot anti-missile defense system to Saudi Arabia for the protection of the Kingdom’s critical energy facilities. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced the decision…