December 2017
Mattis: The U.S. is Determined to Reduce Civilian Casualties in the Yemen War
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis announced efforts to reduce civilian casualties in the Yemen war by training Saudi pilots to better identify military targets. This…
UN: 68 Civilians Killed in Airstrikes on Yemen on Tuesday
The UN reported that 68 civilians were killed in Yemen due to airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The attacks have…
Tillerson: The Flawed Nuclear Agreement is No Longer the Central Focus of Our Policy Towards Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated that the flawed nuclear agreement with Iran is no longer the central focus of U.S. policy towards Iran,…
Pence: Increasing Threats from Iran Could Lead to a New Alignment in the Region
Mike Pence highlighted the growing threat from Iran, suggesting it has prompted new alignments among Arab nations. He emphasized the U.S. commitment to preventing Iran…
Trump: Seven Trillion Dollars Foolishly Spent in the Middle East
Donald Trump criticized previous U.S. spending in the Middle East while threatening to cut aid to countries voting against the U.S. decision on Jerusalem. Jordan…
Haley: Similar Signs of Iran's Role in Recent Missile Launch to Riyadh
The U.S. ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, has accused Iran of supplying missiles to the Houthis after a missile was launched towards Riyadh, prompting…
Trump Administration's Informational Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Sales to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration held a meeting to discuss potential nuclear reactor sales to Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about uranium enrichment and non-proliferation standards. Congressional aides…
Iran's Volleyball Representative Eliminated from World Club Championship
Iran's Bank Sarmayeh volleyball team was eliminated from the World Club Championship after losing all three of its matches in Poland. Despite strong performances in…
US Mission to the UN: We Will Present Irrefutable Evidence Regarding Iran
The US Mission to the UN plans to present evidence of Iran's destabilizing actions in the Middle East, particularly its military support for the Houthis…
Saudi Coalition Attack on Sana'a Prison Leaves '30 Dead and 80 Injured'
A Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a prison in Sana'a has resulted in 30 deaths and 80 injuries, with reports of significant destruction and civilian casualties.…
Israeli Minister of Intelligence Calls for Saudi King to Visit Israel
Israeli Minister Yisrael Katz has called for Saudi Arabia to take a leading role in initiating a peace plan between Israel and the Palestinians, suggesting…
France Press: The UN Has Not Yet Confirmed the Connection Between Houthi Missiles and Iran
The UN has not confirmed the connection between Houthi missiles and Iran, despite ongoing investigations. The situation has escalated tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, with…
Mohammad Javad Zarif Urges European Countries to Support the Continuation of the JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif called on European nations to support the JCPOA and resist US pressure, emphasizing the defensive nature of Iran's missile program. His…
Macron at Paris Meeting: Regional Powers Should Not Interfere in Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron urged regional powers to avoid interfering in Lebanon during an international meeting aimed at stabilizing the country. The meeting highlighted the…
Palestine and Israel After Trump's Order
On December 5, 2017, President Trump announced the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the embassy there, a move that has sparked…
Trump Urges Saudi Arabia to Allow Humanitarian Aid into Yemen
Donald Trump has urged Saudi Arabia to allow humanitarian aid to Yemen, highlighting the dire situation where millions face famine. This request follows increased tensions…
The Security Council Calls for All Parties Involved in Yemen to Return to Negotiations
The UN Security Council has called for all parties in the Yemen conflict to return to negotiations following the killing of former president Ali Abdullah…
Saudi Arabia Warns America About Consequences of Moving US Embassy in Israel
King Salman of Saudi Arabia warned President Trump that moving the US embassy to Jerusalem would inflame Muslim sentiments worldwide and increase regional tensions. This…
Saad Hariri, Prime Minister of Lebanon, Rescinds His Resignation
Saad Hariri, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, has rescinded his resignation, ending a month-long political crisis that began with his resignation from Saudi Arabia. The…
Ali Abdullah Saleh, Former President of Yemen, Killed
Ali Abdullah Saleh, the former president of Yemen, was killed by Houthi forces after he shifted his allegiance from the Houthis to the Saudi-led coalition.…
Oil Prices Drop Again After Increase in U.S. Oil Rigs
Oil prices have dropped again due to an increase in U.S. oil drilling rigs, despite OPEC's extension of production cuts. The U.S. now has 749…
Support for Ali Abdullah Saleh; Saudi-led Coalition Bombs Houthi Positions in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition has bombed Houthi positions in Sanaa, supporting former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh after their alliance collapsed due to recent clashes. Saleh…
Former Egyptian Prime Minister Returns to Cairo After Being Expelled from the UAE
Ahmed Shafiq, former Prime Minister of Egypt, returned to Cairo after being expelled from the UAE, where he had been living in exile. He expressed…
Ali Abdullah Saleh Expresses Readiness to Negotiate with Saudi Arabia and Its Allies
Ali Abdullah Saleh has expressed his willingness to negotiate with Saudi Arabia and its allies if they cease their military actions in Yemen. This comes…
UN Experts: The Houthi Missile Fired at Riyadh Likely Made in Iran
UN experts have linked a missile fired by Yemen's Houthis at Riyadh to an Iranian manufacturer, raising tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The report…