Israel’s defense chief to visit Pentagon following Syria, Iran strikes: What to know Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to meet in Washington with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other senior American officials to discuss the latest developments in Iran and Syria. Israel
Analysis Is Red Sea truce over? What Houthi attacks mean for US, regional stability The renewed Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea may give Iran time to recover from the June war with Israel, according to some observers. By Adam Lucente , Rosaleen Carroll
In first attack after truce, Houthis claim to have sunk ship in Red Sea: What to know A Greek-owned ship on the Red Sea was targeted by the Houthis on Sunday, just months after the Yemeni group reached a ceasefire agreement with the US. Yemen
Analysis With latest video, Yemen's AQAP seeks relevance, taps into regional outrage The first video address by Yemeni al-Qaeda leader Saad al-Awlaki follows a decline in clashes between the group and the Iran-backed Houthis in what one expert dubbed a "collaborative arrangement." By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis Why Trump agreed to ceasefire with Houthis that ignores Israel, root causes By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
As dialogue falters, Khamenei says 'no possibility' of Saudi victory in Yemen The comments on Twitter by the supreme leader follow the suspension of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iran
US welcomes Yemen's leadership shakeup as president cedes power The exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's transfer of power to a newly formed presidential council comes days after a nationwide cease-fire took hold in Yemen. Yemen
Real estate in Yemen’s Sanaa still thrives despite war Despite the destruction in Yemen, land and residential prices are skyrocketing and the industry is becoming an attractive investment. DONT USE - Gulf Pulse
Saudi-US business forum to focus on defense, artificial intelligence Saudi Arabia is looking to diversify its economy, but some in the United States want less cooperation with the Gulf state due to human rights concerns. By Al-Monitor Staff
Explainer: the Phil Mickelson-Saudi Arabia golf controversy Golfer Phil Mickelson called Saudis “scary” in a recently surfaced interview. The fallout exposed a riff in the golf community over a Saudi-funded league that aims to compete with the PGA Tour, which has been criticized for its treatment of players. Legacy: Gulf
US sanctions smuggling network backing Yemen's Houthis The latest Houthi-related sanctions come as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia push the Biden administration to designate the Iran-supported group as a terrorist organization. Yemen
Divergent currency values make life even harder in Yemen Yemenis continue to bear the brunt of the war, including a devastated economy and banknotes that may have no value depending on which part of the country they visit. Legacy: Gulf
Israel takes part in naval exercise with Saudi Arabia, Oman Israel is for the first time taking part in the US Navy-led International Maritime Exercise. Israel
The Takeaway: Yemen’s future may be affected by Iran talks Iran and Israel; Iran and China; Iran and Turkey; Hamas alternative to "Fauda"; and more … all in less than 1,400 words. Legacy: Gulf
Crisis in Ukraine: the Middle East connections Also: Oman's foreign minister says dialogue is essential in dealing with Iran, Yemen and Syria; keeps focus on two-state solution. Turkey
US warns against travel to UAE over drone, missile threats The State Department updated its travel advisory following recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels. United Arab Emirates
Yemeni government forces make new gains in Marib UAE-backed forces are making sweeping gains against the Houthis despite the rebels' threats against Abu Dhabi. Yemen
