Yemen
Arab media split as Gulf states condemn Iran while Iran-aligned actors denounce US-Israel strikes
Gulf governments emphasize sovereignty and civilian protection as Iran-aligned actors frame the confrontation as external aggression
US urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Israel
Record 129 journalists died in 2025, majority allegedly by Israel, says CPJ
Houthi mobilize troops in Yemen with unclear target, as possible strike on Iran looms in - report
IDF chief says finger 'on the trigger' as Tehran threat looms over Middle East
Zamir said that the IDF's metaphorical finger was "on the trigger" if its enemies were to make any operational change.
Middle East nations cautious as US military presence grows near Iran - analysis
US moves Air Force and naval assets to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, while regional allies remain largely silent and take a cautious, wait-and-see approach.
UK maritime agency says it recieved a report of an incident 70 nautical miles southwest of Yemen
UKMTO added that a vessel was approached and hailed by a white skiff with five persons on board, and that this was followed by an exchange of small-arms fire.
US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni nationals
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that she had "determined that Yemen no longer meets the law's requirements to be designated for Temporary Protected Status."
Erdogan: Turkey working hard to prevent new Middle East war over US-Iran tensions
Speaking to reporters on a return flight from a visit to Egypt, Erdogan added that talks at the level of the US and Iranian leadership would be helpful after lower-level nuclear negotiations.
Houthis prepared to strike Israel, US warships in event of attack on Iran - KAN
According to KAN News, Israeli security forces are operating under the assumption that Yemen's Houthi terrorists will be prepared to strike back against Israel if the US attacks Iran first.
The world is growing numb to death, bad actors are counting on it - opinion
The public has to find a middle ground between awareness and overload of bad news, oppressive rulers, and radicals rely on the “blind eye” reflex.
The Gulf’s Cold War: How Saudi-UAE rivalry is tearing the region apart - opinion
At its core, the Saudi-UAE feud reflects fundamentally incompatible visions of regional order.
Saudi-UAE split fractures anti-Houthi coalition as Iran-US tension threaten Red Sea - analysis
The coalition architecture that once united Gulf powers against Iranian proxies is now divided, leaving the Houthis facing less coordinated pressure.
Saudi Arabia’s changing strategy and the quiet strain with the UAE - analysis
Growing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE reflect shifting Gulf alliances, with implications for Israel and the US role in the region.