US considers redesignating Houthis as ‘terror’ group after ship seizure White House had reversed designation against rebel group in 2021 to help get aid to war-torn Yemen. Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2023
The White House says it's concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine The White House says it's very concerned that Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Analysis: Iran-backed Yemen rebels' helicopter-borne attack on ship raises risks in crucial Red Sea The helicopter-borne Houthi attack on an Israel-linked ship in the Red Sea highlights the danger now lurking in one of the world’s key shipping routes as the Israel-Hamas war rages, as well as the rebels’ tactics mirroring those of its chief sponsor, Iran The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Russia Is the Loser in the Israel-Hamas War Moscow’s decade as the arbiter of the Middle East is coming to an end. Foreign Policy · Nov 21, 2023
Houthi rebels release dramatic footage of Red Sea cargo ship hijack At least 25 crew members on board were taken hostage The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Analysis: Can the US, Israel stop Yemen’s Houthis from seizing more ships? Short of risking an escalation, there’s only one reasonable way the US can accomplish this — by taking Iran’s help. Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2023
NASA astronaut sees her parents' birth country from space. 'This may be the closest I will ever get' NASA's Jasmin Moghbeli recently saw Iran from the International Space Station. Her parents fled the country in 1979 and she has been unable to visit it during her lifetime. Space · Nov 20, 2023
Japan condemns hijacking of car carrier ship by Houthi rebels in Red Sea At least 25 crew members of ‘Galaxy Leader’ ship are being held hostage by Iran-backed group The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea and call Israeli vessels ‘legitimate targets’ Footage shows masked gunmen jumping on to Galaxy Leader, which Israel says is British-owned The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea Houthi spokesperson says the group’s fighters have hijacked the ship, reportedly owned by an Israeli businessman. Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2023
Israel accuses Iran of 'terrorism' after Houthis rebels seize ship in the Red Sea Yemen's Houthis rebels said on Sunday that they had seized an Israeli ship in the southern Red Sea and taken it to a Yemeni port. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2023
Iran unveils upgraded hypersonic missile as Khamenei touts Israel ‘failure’ The Iranian show of force comes amid heightened US military presence in the region after Israel began bombing Gaza. Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2023
The geopolitical fallout of the Israel-Hamas war Russia and China may not replace America in West Asia in the near future, but the growing footprint of other great powers is offering space for better manoeuvrability for regional players The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023
Why Hezbollah, Iran’s ‘crown jewel’, is keen to avoid total war with Israel Hezbollah, Israel’s enemy on the northern front, is probably stronger than it’s ever been – which means it also has more to lose. The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 Caitlyn Jenner botches Biden attack with misspelled slur ‘How you gonna drop the r-slur with such confidence and misspell it’
Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2023 German police raid Islamic centre over alleged ties to Iran, Hezbollah Police target 54 sites. Minister says, ‘We are acting against Islamists, not against a religion or another state.’
The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023 Women's activism in Iran continues, despite street protests dying down in face of state repression Large-scale protests that erupted in 2022 across Iran, centering on women’s rights, captured the world’s attention.
Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: What Iran jail hell taught me about freedom of speech EXCLUSIVE: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe shared a bunk with one of Evin prison’s pillars of resilience. She tells the Standard of what she learned about Iran’s state-sponsored cancel culture and repression
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 German authorities raid properties linked to group suspected of promoting Iranian ideology The German government says police have raided 54 locations across the country in an investigation of a Hamburg-based center suspected of promoting Iranian ideology and supporting the activities of Hezbollah
Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023 Iran advances nuclear enrichment while still barring inspectors: IAEA Watchdog says stonewalling of inspectors ‘extreme and unjustified’ as stockpile reaches 22 times the nuclear deal limit.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 UN agency report says Iran has further increased its uranium stockpile Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to nearly weapons-grade levels, according to a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press
The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023 Son called in for South Korea as Asia's leading teams enter qualifying for the 2026 World Cup Asia's top teams prepare for World Cup qualifying start: South Korea, Japan, Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar all have European-based stars in their squads. They all aim to start the second stage of Asian competition with a statement win, with South Korea's Son Heung-min and Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan leading…
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Afghans, Iranians and Eritreans most common small boat arrivals this year Albanians account for 4% of the 2023 total so far, compared with 28% last year.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Yemen's Houthis have launched strikes at Israel during the war in Gaza. What threat do they pose? For years, the Houthi rebels controlling northern Yemen have chanted slogans at their mass rallies calling for the destruction of Israel
Roll Call · Nov 15, 2023 House heads home after defeat of rule for Iran, spending bills - Roll Call The House left for its Thanksgiving break after a GOP revolt led to the defeat of the rule for floor debate on two pieces of legislation.