The Iranian Foreign Ministry is mulling over a US request to resume negotiations on its nuclear program.
A lack of external support may push the Houthis to strengthen their control over local resources (e.g., taxes and smuggling), potentially increasing local discontent.
The Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed responsibility for an attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea. The attack caused damage to the vessel and forced the crew to abandon it.
China has said BRICS countries are not seeking “confrontation,” in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning with the bloc.
US envoy Thomas Barrack has expressed satisfaction with the Lebanese authorities’ response to Washington’s request concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him without specifying more details.
The Houthi movement in Yemen is one of the most prominent regional arms utilized by Iran to expand its influence, particularly amid the ongoing conflict since 2014. Iranian support, encompassing military aid, financial backing, and logistical assistance, has been instrumental in strengthening the Houthis’ capabilities against both local and regional adversaries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia and the United States have historically maintained good relations as the two countries have been able to find common ground.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant confirmed today that new tariffs will take effect starting August 1 if Washington’s trading partners do not make deals with the US sooner. He warned, “These tariffs could reach up to 50%.”
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem today said that Israeli threats will not make the group "surrender" or disarm. His remarks come amid the ongoing US pressure on Hezbollah to lay down its weapons.During a televised speech commemorating Ashura, Shiite Islam’s most sacred religious ritual, Qassem said, "These threats will not lead us to surrender. We are …
