Tag: Yemen
Iran-Backed Houthis Pushing Arab League into Joint Armed Forces
Almost the entire Arab Middle East sees Iran as an enemy.
US Sends Destroyer to Persian Gulf after Iran Boards Freighter
State Dept: "It’s a key concern of the United States to ensure that sea lanes in the region remain open and safe."
Iran’s Meddling in Iraq, Yemen, Bleeds into Kerry- Zarif NY Nuclear Talks
U.S. officials have acknowledged that Iran-supported Shiite violence in Iraq and Yemen has been influencing the talks between the U.S. and Iran on the latter's nuclear program
Iranian Warships Halt near Yemen Port
Iranian warships neared Yemen to support Houthi rebels despite the presence of US vessels in the area.
US Warship Steaming to Head Off Iranian Supply Ships for Yemen
As Iran may be re-supplying the Houthis, US warships steam towards Yemen.
Saudis and Egypt Considering Large Scale Military Exercise
This could be a lead-up to a joint ground operation in Yemen against the Iranian backed Houthis.
El-Sisi: Egypt Will Keep Bab-el-Mandeb Open
If Iran blocks Bab-el-Mandeb, it would be an economic nuclear bomb for Egypt.
Obama Stops Punishing Egypt for Dumping Muslim Brotherhood Prez
Obama finally stops punishing Egypt for overthrowing the Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi
Attack on Yemeni Refugees Makes Israel Look Like the Girl Scouts
More than 40 refugees were killed in a Saudi-led air strike while PA office accuses Israel crime by building homes.
Iran Tells Its Citizens Israel IDF Joined Saudis to Bomb Yemen
The Iranian regime is hard up for propaganda, but maybe it is prophesying the future.
Netanyahu Says West Ready to Award Iran for Aggression
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu continued to lash out at a possible "bad deal" with Iran Monday and said, "The agreement being formulated in Lausanne...
Houthis Copy Hamas Tactics and Use Civilian Shields to Hit Saudi Planes
The Iranian-backed rebels also threaten suicide bombing attacks as they approach the Saudi border.
Yemeni President Tells Arab League Houthis Must ‘Surrender or Else’ [video]
Saudi Arabia withdraws personnel from Aden. Iran calls Saudi strike a "strategic mistake."
‘Arab-Israel Alliance’ Leaving Obama Isolated
Obama's "two-state" phobia shows how much he and his experts do not understand the Middle East.
White House Insists Chaotic Yemen a ‘Model’ for Obama’s War on Terror
The White House says another foreign policy failure proves Obama is doing something right, but it not clear exactly what.
Abbas Praises Saudi Attack on Rebels in Yemen
Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he supports Saudi Arabia's attack on Iranian-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has been joined by other...
With Minimal US Involvement, Arab Coalition Launches Operation ‘Firmness Storm’ Fighting Iranian Expansionism
Sunni countries in the Gulf have been accusing Iran of interference through several Shi'ite proxies in the region.
Saudi Arabia Begins Airstrikes on Neighboring Yemen
Saudi Arabia began airstrikes on neighboring Yemen which has been taken over by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Cheat Sheet on Who’s Doing What to Whom in the Middle East
While Pres. Obama nurses a grudge and looks for new ways to pick a fight with Israel, a cataclysm is building in the Middle East.
US Forces Flee as ISIS, Al Qaeda Swallow Yemen
The last US forces flee as Al Qaeda and ISIS swallow Yemen, as Israel's PM Netanyahu warned.
US Army Vet Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ on Trying to Join ISIS
A U.S. Air Force veteran has pleaded "not guilty" in Brooklyn federal court to charges of attempting to join ISIS and obstruct justice.
US Shutters Yemen Embassy as Shiite Rebels Take Over Country
US Embassy in Yemen becomes the third in an Arab country to close since the Arab Spring began.
Bibi, Iran’s Nukes, and Military Force in a Changed Middle East
An Israeli strike could theoretically damage Iran’s nuclear program; only US can terminate program
US-Backed Yemeni President and Entire Gov’t Resigns
Yemeni president and government resigns, shia rebels appear to seize control, al-Qaeda remains big concern
US Warships in Red Sea, Prepare to Evacuate Embassy in Yemen
At least two US warships have been moved to the Red Sea in case the Embassy in Yemen is evacuated.
Report: Shia Rebels Seize Control of Yemeni Capital Palace
The Shia rebel Houthis reportedly seized control of the Yemeni capital palace.
AQAP Claims it Bombed US Base in Yemen
AQAP claims it hit an airbase in Yemen where American advisers are located.
2nd US Rescue Attempt Fails, Al Qaeda Hostage Dead
American photojournalist Luke Somers was killed Friday by his Al Qaeda captors in Yemen.
In the Short Run, Biden Might Well Keep his Promise that Iran Won’t Get...
We would be fools to take seriously assurances from Joe Biden.
Control of Yemen Seized by Shiite Rebels
Yemen, where the 'Arab Spring' begun, continues to be mired in turmoil and terror.