Qaani urges Saudi Arabia to end Yemen blockade
IRGC Quds Force Commander Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani called on Saudi Arabia to learn from what he described as the U.S.’s “irrational and costly” policies and end the 11-year blockade…
Iran’s Araghchi says ‘no military solution’ to Yemen conflict
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there’s no military solution to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen after both sides traded attacks. – “We…
Houthi spokesman denies Bab al-Mandab closure, says naval blockade targets Saudi Arabia only
Yemen’s Houthi movement has denied that it has shut down the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait, stating that its naval operations are strictly limited to a targeted blockade against Saudi Arabia.…
Indonesia Calls for Respect of International Law in the Red Sea
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia condemns the attacks on commercial vessels sailing in international waters in the Red Sea. Such actions contravene international law, including the principle of…
Oman says it is working with Saudi Arabia, Yemeni parties and UN to resume political track
Oman said on Thursday it is coordinating with Saudi Arabia, Yemeni parties and the UN special envoy for Yemen to resume the political track aimed at achieving security and stability…
Houthis claim attacks on 2 Saudi tankers in Red Sea
Two incidents have been reported in the Red Sea. – The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre said a ship was targeted 70 nautical miles (130km) off the Saudi coast, causing…
Saudi, UAE ministers use social media to signal unity after months of tension
Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday shared similar social media posts affirming their close historical ties and “wise leadership,” a move that follows months of tensions owing…
Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks,…
ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice ‘serious concern’ over Middle East hostilities
The Middle East crisis overshadowed a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers voiced concerns over renewed hostilities that add to uncertainty in a region grappling to…
Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows
Shipping companies should not load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports and such activity may result in being targeted “in any location” by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia, according to…