Houthis continue to engage in ‘fierce battles’ in mountains near Aden, Taiz - report
The war for Yemen could also affect talks in Tehran, with any talks with Iran taking the Houthis into account.
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French jihadists clashes with Syrian authorities show Al-Sharaa's struggle for control - analysis
Trump: US-Iran war will 'get wrapped up soon,' speaking ahead of midterm elections
IRGC says two tankers stopped south of Strait of Hormuz after ignoring radio warnings from Iran
IRGC intercepts, averts 'hostile fighter jet' over Qeshm Island, according to local reports
The explosions over the water may have been warning shots fired at ships violating international agreements in the Strait of Hormuz, IRNA added, citing unofficial sources.
Drone launched by Houthis intercepted, destroyed over Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says
There was no immediate comment from the Houthis.
Iran unable to pay troops, fund proxies under Operation Economic Outcast, Bessent says
The operation, which was announced August 24, aims to cut Tehran's funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by explosives attached to small boat, crew reported safe
According to UKTMO, the vessel was approached by a smaller ship that attached the explosives to the hull above the waterline. The subsequent blasts resulted in a fire in the vessel's engine room.
Trump pledges to push for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon if Beirut joins Abraham Accords - report
Israel has not ruled out the possibility of reaching a peace agreement with Lebanon once the security threat posed by Hezbollah has been removed.
Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'
According to one regional source who spoke with the Post, during the meetings, the Saudis conveyed a request to Iran that Tehran refrain from targeting key Saudi oil and gas facilities.
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Ras Tanura refinery, no Saudi confirmation
Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on three Saudi oil facilities and two international airports. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the reported strikes.
CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on Iran military options in meeting, source tells 'Post'
Vance has reportedly reached out to Iran to revive peace negotiations, although Trump dismissed the reports, saying the communication regarded medical equipment.
Who is Levi Salem Musa Marhabi, the Yemeni Jew held hostage by the Houthis?
Marhabi was arrested in March 2016 for helping a Jewish family and an 800-year-old Torah leave Yemen. In March 2018, he was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
Iran expert says second Israeli election would be ‘the best thing' that could happen to Tehran
Iran fears Netanyahu more than his rivals because, in Tehran’s eyes, a leader in politics for 30 years looks like one of its own, says INSS expert.
