Oct 05 Saudi-backed coalition forces Houthis from several areas around key strait, Yemeni officials say By Ahmed Al-Haj, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says it has recaptured key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels. Continue reading
Oct 02 Pilot stabbing further unsettles region shaken by U.S.-Iran war By Sam Mednick, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The UAE has canceled all flights to Israel, complicating travel for hundreds of passengers who fly between the countries on a typical day. Continue reading
Sep 29 U.S. targets Iran's military supply chain as diplomatic talks remain uncertain By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The U.S. has targeted people and firms around the globe that it has accused of being financial facilitators or enablers of Iran’s military supply chain. Continue reading
Sep 29 Iran's currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country's economic stability By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The Iranian economy has been under duress for years in the face of international sanctions. A U.S. naval blockade on Iranian oil and new sanctions imposed since the start of the war have sent it into freefall. Continue reading
Sep 28 Mediators still working on U.S.-Iran deal after Trump rejected latest Tehran proposal By Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Mediators are still working with Iran and the United States on brokering a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz — even after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran's latest proposal. Continue reading
Sep 28 UK police say 5 men arrested near a U.S.-run air base will be released on bail By Alastair Grant, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The head of U.K. Counter Terrorism Policing said that the men face stringent conditions and “absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of inquiry.”… Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news By Associated Press Iran offered this week to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would… Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 6:06 Wrongfully detained Iranian American journalist remains jailed in Iran after 2 years By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela This week marks two years that Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh has been detained in Iran. For a decade, he worked for Radio Farda — an independent, but U.S.-funded Farsi-language news service. During a trip to Iran to visit family,… Continue watching
Sep 25 Iran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days By Cara Anna, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include… Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 5:09 AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan top agenda at Trump-Xi summit By Nick Schifrin, Daniel Okay President Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House on the Chinese leader's first trip to Washington in more than 10 years. The pair held two meetings, and while the status of the press pool was still in doubt, they… Continue watching