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Iran demands U.S. pay for war damage before agreeing to reopen Strait of Hormuz

By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart

Iran doubled down on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. meets a sweeping list of demands. President Trump scoffed at those conditions, especially paying reparations to Iran for damages caused by five months of U.S.-Israeli bombardments. The…

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Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news

By Associated Press

Here’s a look at developments across the Middle East.

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war

By Elena Becatoros, Fatma Khaled, Collin Binkley, Associated Press

As the U.S. carried out a 12th night of strikes across Iran, President Donald Trump threatened “major military punishment” against the Houthis if their attacks on ships continue.

A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk

By Fatma Khaled, Ahmed Al-Haj, Associated Press

A declared blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi rebels has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade.

U.S. military says it's carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Even as the U.S. and Iran inch closer to all-out war again, glimmers of hope appeared on the diplomatic front.

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. Monday's decision comes in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport.

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

By Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Israel and Iran traded fire Monday in their first attacks since the U.S. struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago.

Yemen's Houthis claim first missile attack on Israel since war began

By Farnoush Amiri, Jon Gambrell, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel early Saturday, the first time it had faced fire from that country.

Saudi Arabia alleges UAE smuggled Yemen separatist leader out of the country

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The UAE hasn't yet responded to the accusation. The situation further escalates tensions between the neighboring nations on the Arabian Peninsula.

Escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war and heighten Gulf region tensions

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war for over a decade, involving regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The escalation highlights strained ties between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, who have backed competing sides in Yemen's war.