Yemen
Pakistan says 3 citizens killed in Houthi attack on ship, and other developments in the Mideast
Three Pakistani nationals were among those killed when Iranian-backed Houthis attacked a ship off Yemen, the first known deaths from the rebels’ attacks on shipping in the latest bout of fighting that has raised fears of war expanding in the region. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider […]
Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
CAIRO | Mediators have achieved progress in getting the United States and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said Monday, after both sides paused attacks following a period of rapidly escalating tensions. But scattered attacks by armed groups across the region underscored the lingering tensions. Saudi Arabia said it had shot down drones fired by […]
Iranian official meets mediators in Pakistan as Iran and US keep up a 10th day of attacks
ISLAMABAD | An Iranian official began meetings Tuesday with mediators in Pakistan as diplomats sought to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the United States, even as both countries continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting. The visit by Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni comes as Pakistan has intensified […]
Iranian official meets mediators in Pakistan as Iran and US keep up a 10th day of attacks
ISLAMABAD | An Iranian official began meetings Tuesday with mediators in Pakistan as diplomats sought to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the United States, even as both countries continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting. The visit by Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni comes as Pakistan has intensified […]
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
CAIRO | Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport, threatening another vital waterway for global shipping and raising fears of renewed conflict. A Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said in a […]