Middle East


Will Yemen's Houthis de-escalate after a month of tension, clashes in region? - analysis

A demonstrator holds up a mock missile as Houthi supporters rally against the Saudi-led coalition's restrictions on Houthi-controlled areas, which the group describes as a blockade, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 17, 2026.

US will blame Israel if large-scale attacks against Iran fail, former defense official warns

A person holds a placard representing a US flag, with an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on a billboard in the background, on the day of a ceremony marking 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2026.

Officials warn deployment of ISF could strengthen Hamas, restrict IDF operations in Gaza

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.