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What does Houthi advance mean for Yemen’s southern separatists?

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (257+ words) The Southern Transitional Council remains somewhat active in southern Yemen after its territorial defeat by the Saudi-backed government, and the Houthis are not interested in fighting the group at present. What does Houthi advance mean for Yemen’s southern separatists? Subscribe…...

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Iran, misreading Trump’s resolve, escalates conflict in Yemen ahead of US midterms

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (244+ words) On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Trump links Iran to the war on terror, vowing it will “never, ever have a nuclear weapon.” Iran, misreading Trump’s resolve, escalates conflict in Yemen ahead of US midterms Subscribe for as low as $2/week to…...

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Saudi crown prince sought US military help from Trump with Houthis, sources say

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (472+ words) By Samia Nakhoul and Humeyra Pamuk ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as…...

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Analysis-Trump's Iran campaign echoes the post-9/11 'forever wars"

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1086+ words) WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - When Donald Trump campaigned for a second term in the White House, he promised to be a “president of peace” who would stop foreign wars, not start them. Now, a quarter-century after the September 11, 2001, attacks that triggered…...

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Iran, US trade blows as Hormuz impasse deepens

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (535+ words) Iran launched fresh attacks against US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers, dragging the foes deeper into war. Tehran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they attacked 20 US vessels trying to…...

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What Houthi setbacks in Yemen mean for Iran's regional influence

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (164+ words) The renewed fighting in Yemen is testing one of Iran's most valuable regional partnerships just as Tehran scrambles to preserve its remaining leverage. What Houthi setbacks in Yemen mean for Iran's regional influence Subscribe for as low as $2/week to…...

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Playing for time: Despite US pressure, Israel stalls Lebanon talks until after election

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (176+ words) Ahead of the eighth round of talks in Rome, the Israeli military reported clearing Hezbollah's underground stronghold at Ali al-Taher after besieging the ridge for months. TEL AVIV — Israel faces mounting US pressure to advance talks with Lebanon even as…...

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Iran war is not a war, US VP Vance says

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (473+ words) US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he would not categorize the Iran war as a war, despite continuing clashes with Tehran six months after the start of the conflict. Vance's comments came amid growing signs that President Donald Trump…...

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Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won't last long

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (219+ words) WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the renewed U.S. campaign against Iran would not continue for "too long" after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office…...

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US airstrikes target Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (341+ words) WASHINGTON — US military aircraft bombed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites in southern Iran on Tuesday in response to renewed projectile attacks on commercial ships, US officials said. Explosions were reported in the southern Iranian port area of Bandar Abbas as…...