Middle East
Iran-Gulf talks without US participation on reopening the Strait of Hormuz postponed, Omani official says
September 14, 2026
Iran-Gulf talks without US participation on reopening the Strait of Hormuz postponed, Omani official says
Gulf diplomats and Iranian officials were set to meet Monday to discuss an Omani plan for reopening the Strait of…
Airman shot down in Iran shares harrowing rescue story
September 14, 2026
Airman shot down in Iran shares harrowing rescue story
The American airman rescued from Iran after his aircraft was shot down in April shared for the first time details…
Why Saudi Arabia has few options in its conflict with the Huthis
September 14, 2026
Why Saudi Arabia has few options in its conflict with the Huthis
The Iran-backed Huthis’ swift advance in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia have left the Gulf Arab kingdom with few…
Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz
September 13, 2026
Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media has claimed an Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz late Saturday, killing one…
Exclusive: Inside Hegseth’s push to showcase a dramatic Iran rescue on ‘60 Minutes’
September 13, 2026
Exclusive: Inside Hegseth’s push to showcase a dramatic Iran rescue on ‘60 Minutes’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees in his department pushed for the two crew members of an F-15 who…
Trump administration offers rare muted response on new sanctions against Israel
September 13, 2026
Trump administration offers rare muted response on new sanctions against Israel
President Donald Trump and his top foreign policy aide, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have not condemned the United Kingdom,…
Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires
September 12, 2026
Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires
Saudi Arabia has shut down a key oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones from Iraq, as repercussions of…
Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack on vital Saudi oil pipeline
September 12, 2026
Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack on vital Saudi oil pipeline
US President Donald Trump said Iran was “probably” behind the attack on a vital oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia which…
Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know
September 12, 2026
Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know
Iran-backed rebels in Yemen captured the strategic Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Friday, two Yemeni government sources…
‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Huthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast
September 12, 2026
‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Huthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast
The desperate pleas for air cover from Yemeni generals started coming mid-morning on Thursday. An advance by the Iran-backed Huthis…